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The first extended study of the painting of Florence and Siena in the later 14th century, this book presents a rich interweaving of considerations of connoisseurship, style, iconography, cultural and social background, and historical events.

"The Tres Riches Heures" is the most luxurious and most famous examples of manuscript illumination in late medieval Europe. Commissioned by the influential patron, Jean de Berry, in the early years of the fifteenth century, this masterpiece was executed by the three Limbourg brothers, the greatest miniaturists of the time. Their beautifully presented texts are accompanied by lush illustrations, in which the artists' imaginative and decorative genius are fully revealed. Their elegant images influenced the course of painting in France and all of Northern Europe; but, as Millard Meiss comments, 'no painter could match the smooth perfection of their surface, their limpid colour and complex simplicity. Their art could capture the delicate transitory beauty of a newly opened flower.' This edition reproduces each of the miniatures in "The Tres Riches Heures" to scale and in full colour, capturing both the subtle colour and minute detail of these historic images.

Andrea Mantegna as Illuminator: An Episode in Renaissance Art, Humanism and Diplomacy is a book written by Millard Meiss that explores the lesser-known aspect of the renowned Italian Renaissance painter Andrea Mantegna's career as an illuminator. The book delves into Mantegna's involvement in illuminating manuscripts, which was a significant aspect of book production during the Renaissance era. Meiss provides an in-depth analysis of Mantegna's illuminations, which were heavily influenced by his classical education and humanist ideals. The book also sheds light on the political and diplomatic context in which Mantegna worked, as he was commissioned by powerful patrons such as the Gonzaga family of Mantua and the Medici family of Florence. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the history of manuscript illumination during the Renaissance era, while the second part focuses on Mantegna's life and career as an illuminator. The third and final part examines the broader cultural and political context of Mantegna's illuminations, including the impact of the printing press on manuscript production and the role of humanism in Renaissance art. Overall, Andrea Mantegna as Illuminator: An Episode in Renaissance Art, Humanism and Diplomacy is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of a lesser-known aspect of one of the most significant painters of the Italian Renaissance. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art history, Renaissance culture, and the history of book production.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.