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A History of Art in Ancient Egypt (1&2)
A History of Art in Ancient Egypt (1&2) offers a comprehensive exploration into the wealth of artistic innovation and cultural expression found in ancient Egyptian civilization. Spanning two volumes, this anthology delves into architectural wonders, sculpture, painting, and decorative arts, showcasing the aesthetic splendor and symbolic nuance that define Egyptian contributions to art history. The included works not only detail the grandeur of monumental structures and intricate tomb decorations but also examine daily life artifacts, weaving a rich tapestry that highlights the unique artistic styles and themes that pervaded ancient Egyptian culture. Georges Perrot and Charles Chipiez bring t...
Harper's Weekly
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German Paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1350-1600
Paintings by Renaissance masters Lucas Cranach the Elder, Albrecht Durer, and Hans Holbein the Younger are among the works featured in this lavish volume, the first to comprehensively study the largest collection of early German paintings in America. These works, created in the 14th through 16th centuries in the region that comprises present-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, include religious images - such as "Virgin and Child with Saint Anne" by Durer and the double-sided altarpiece "The Dormition of the Virgin" by Hans Schaufelein - as well as remarkable portraits by Holbein and the iconic "Judgment of Paris" by Cranach. In all, more than 70 works are thoroughly discussed and analyzed, making this volume an incomparable resource for the study of this rich artistic period.
