First published 1986
Art historian E.H. Gombrich casts new light on the old masters of the Renaissance. Immersing readers in the world of Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian, he uncovers the revolutionary techniques and radical visions that upended the artistic establishment. From bold brushstrokes to subversive symbolism, Gombrich illuminates how these painters pushed the boundaries of their craft and left an indelible mark on Western art.
Genres: biography, history, art, art-history
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: revolutionary, subversive
Setting: Italy
Period: Renaissance
192 pages · Paperback · Univ of Chicago Pr