# Art in Renaissance Italy, 4th edition

Art in Renaissance Italy, 4th edition is a 576-page survey organised chronologically, with coverage of major Italian cities and contextual material about the creation and commissioning of artworks. The listing describes nearly all images as colour and says this edition adds around 200 pictures.

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- Rating: 4.6 / 5
- Reviews: 95

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## At a glance

- Organised into four chronological parts, with individual cities examined across different periods.
- Coverage includes Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi, Siena, Milan, Genoa, Padua, Mantua, Verona, Ferrara, Urbino and Naples.
- The listing describes contextual boxes about daily life and quotations from painters and writers of the period.
- The revised edition is described as adding around 200 pictures, with nearly all images in colour.

## Pros

- Broad geographic coverage paired with chronological organisation helps connect artworks to different places and periods.
- Customer feedback describes the commentary as relevant and the book as readable, with some appreciation for its discussion of commissioning settings.

## Specifications

### Publication details
- Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
- Edition: 4th
- Publication date: 29 July 2011
- Language: English
- Print length: 576 pages
- ISBN-10: 1856697975
- ISBN-13: 978-1856697972
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.05 kg
- Dimensions: 22.23 x 3.81 x 29.21 cm

## Before you buy

- The listing describes the revised edition as including around 200 new pictures and nearly all colour images. Image count and colour coverage are listing claims.

## A good fit for

- Readers seeking a substantial survey of Renaissance art across Italian cities and historical periods.
- Students or general readers interested in the social and commissioning contexts behind artworks.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking for a brief introduction or a narrowly focused study of one artist, city or period.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the book's content, informative commentary and readability. Some readers value its explanation of the settings in which artworks were commissioned. This suits buyers seeking contextual coverage rather than only image-led browsing. Aggregate ratings are largely five-star, though they do not establish specific strengths or explain individual lower ratings.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the commentary as relevant and informative.
- Positive themes: Readability is praised, with the book described as enjoyable to read.
- Positive themes: Feedback notes that it helps explain the context in which artworks were commissioned.

## Frequently asked questions

### How is the book organised?
The listing describes four chronological parts, with sustained attention to individual cities across different periods.
### What areas does it cover?
The listing names cities and regions including Rome, Florence, Venice, Assisi, Siena, Milan, Genoa, Padua, Mantua, Verona, Ferrara, Urbino and Naples.
### Is this edition illustrated in colour?
The listing says nearly all images are colour and that the revised edition contains around 200 new pictures.

## Alternative options

- [A New History of Italian Renaissance Art: \(2nd ed\)](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/art-in-renaissance-italy-4th-edition)
- [Earthly Delights: A History of the Renaissance \(Thames and Hudson Ltd\)](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/art-in-renaissance-italy-4th-edition)

## Add-ons

- [Art in Renaissance Italy 1350-1500](https://bargainpostbox.co.uk/visit/art-in-renaissance-italy-4th-edition)

## Images

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