The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 3

Luigi LanziProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.8
Word count
601K words
Chapters
61

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English Originals World HistoryPainting Historical ReappraisalHumanistic CareIllustrated GuideAcademic StudyTraditional AestheticsEclectic ReadingCultural ChangeSocial Observation

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.The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 3 (of 6) by Luigi LanziAuthor: Lanzi, Luigi, 1732-1810,Language: English, Class: ND: Fine Arts: Painting, Release Date: Dec 13, 2010

Editor's review

This is the third volume of Luigi Lanzi's six-volume History of Painting in Italy, released by Project Gutenberg as an English-language ebook. Lanzi traces the development of Italian painting by region and school; this volume continues that arrangement, focusing on painters and their works in particular regions and periods, and combines chronicle with critical appraisal. Its value lies in offering an eighteenth-century scholar's systematic account of the Italian painting tradition, making it a primary source for the historiography of art history and for biographical criticism. The text is chiefly narrative and information-dense, suited to reference reading and tracing lineages rather than cover-to-cover reading. Readers should consult art-historical maps and catalogues of works alongside the text rather than imagining the pictures from words alone. Because the book is early, some judgments reflect the limitations of its time and should be checked against modern scholarship. The electronic edition is easy to search and suits selective chapter-by-chapter reading.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the table of contents and chapter summaries first; select chapters by region or school rather than reading from page one.
  2. Keep art-historical maps and a catalogue of painters' works at hand and compare them with specific works as you read.
  3. Take notes on key judgments and cross-check them against modern art-historical works.
  4. Use the electronic edition's search function to locate painters' names and place names for topical reference.

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Contents

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FAQ

Which volume of the six is this, and must I read the first two first? This is the third volume of the six-volume History of Painting in Italy. The volumes are arranged by region and period and are relatively independent, so this one can be read on its own; but to grasp the overall outline, it helps to know the scope of the first two volumes before starting this one.
Is the English electronic edition suitable for non-native English readers? The text is in English and largely narrative, but it contains many personal names, place names, and art terms, which will slow non-native readers. Use a dictionary and art-historical reference works alongside it, or read a relevant Chinese overview first as background.
Does the book contain illustrations or plates of works? According to the available information, this electronic edition is Project Gutenberg's text version and is not stated to include plates. Readers should supply a catalogue of works or online image resources for comparison; otherwise it is hard to form a visual sense of the pictures.

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About the author

Luigi Lanzi Author · Italian · 1732–1810

Luigi Lanzi (1732–1810) was an Italian Jesuit, art historian and archaeologist who served as curator of the Florence Gallery. His major work, The History of Painting in Italy, runs to six volumes, and the six volumes held here are Volumes 1 through 6 of that work. Organized by region and school, it traces the development of Italian painting and pays close attention to stylistic change and the transmission of style from master to pupil. It is an important achievement of modern Italian art-historical writing and is still consulted by researchers today. Lanzi also wrote on the Etruscan language and antiquities, in which field he was a pioneer. Public information on the details of his life is limited, and readers may turn to his works to understand his scholarly approach and how he organized his sources.