Pintoricchio

Phillipps, Evelyn March, -1915Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 278K words
Chapters: 28

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Pintoricchio by Evelyn March PhillippsAuthor: Phillipps, Evelyn March, -1915,Language: English, Class: ND: Fine Arts: Painting, Release Date: Dec 31, 2012

Editor's review

This monograph on Pintoricchio by Evelyn March Phillipps is a study of the Italian Renaissance painter, among the earlier painter studies in art-historical writing. Its value lies in tracing the painter's life, attribution of works, and stylistic features in relatively plain language, and in discussing the works within the historical and patronage context of the time, making it suitable as an introductory reference for understanding this painter. The descriptions of work details and stylistic judgments help readers build a basic framework for viewing Renaissance painting. It should be noted that early art-historical works of this kind carry period limitations in source criticism and image interpretation, and some views may have been revised later; readers should read critically. Overall, it is not a picture-album-style visual book but closer to a written biography and commentary on works, suitable for readers with an initial interest in Renaissance art who are willing to approach the works through text.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginner readers interested in Italian Renaissance painting
Art history students and learners in related courses
Readers wishing to learn about Pintoricchio's life and works
Readers who enjoy text-based critical biographies in art writing

Not a good fit for

Readers who only want high-quality picture albums with images as the main content
Those needing the latest scholarly criticism and cutting-edge research
Readers lacking basic background knowledge of Renaissance art

Reading tips

Before reading, learn the basic historical background of Renaissance Italy.
Read relevant chapters alongside images of the works to build correspondences between text and image.
Distinguish the author's period views from later research conclusions.
Keep brief notes along three lines: life, works, and style.

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FAQ

Is this book a picture album or a written biography?

It is mainly a written critical biography and discussion of the painter's works, not an art album dominated by plates. The book describes and comments on works, but readers seeking visual experience need to find images of the relevant paintings for comparison; the two together work best.

Can readers without an art history background understand it?

Basic historical and artistic knowledge makes it easier to enter, but the book's language is relatively plain and not highly specialized technical analysis. Beginners can first learn the general background of the Renaissance, then follow the author's narrative to understand the painter's life and representative works, consulting references for technical terms as needed.

Are the views in the book still credible today?

As an earlier art-historical work, it carries the limitations of its time in source criticism, attribution, and stylistic judgment, and some conclusions may have been revised later. Readers should treat it as an early study of reference value and read it alongside more recent scholarship rather than as final judgment.

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About the author

Phillipps, Evelyn March, -1915 Author · British

Evelyn March Phillipps (-1915) was a British writer who died in 1915; her exact birth year and educational background are not well documented in publicly available sources. Two of her works are held in this collection: The Venetian School of Painting and Pintoricchio, indicating a sustained interest in Italian Renaissance painting, with a particular focus on the Venetian school. Her writing addresses general readers and combines historical narrative with commentary on individual works in a clear, accessible style. Her subjects also extend to Italian gardens, Venetian history, and travel, reflecting a broad engagement with Italian cultural life. Given the limited surviving material, biographical details remain difficult to establish, yet these works reflect her contribution to art history and travel writing and offer Chinese readers an approachable introduction to the Venetian painting tradition.