The Handbook of Painting, Part 2: The Italian Schools, Based on the Handbook of Kugler (1887) is a comprehensive guide to Italian painting, written by Franz Kugler. This book is the second part of Kugler's Handbook of Painting and focuses on Italian schools of art. It is based on Kugler's original 1887 publication, which has been updated and revised to include new information and insights. The book provides a detailed overview of Italian painting from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and beyond. It covers major artists such as Giotto, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, as well as lesser-known painters. The book is organized chronologically and by region, making it easy to navigate and understand the development of Italian painting over time. In addition to discussing individual artists and their works, the book also explores broader themes and movements in Italian painting. It covers topics such as the use of perspective, the influence of classical art, and the development of religious iconography. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white reproductions of paintings, providing readers with a visual reference to accompany the text. Overall, the Handbook of Painting, Part 2: The Italian Schools, Based on the Handbook of Kugler (1887) is an essential resource for anyone interested in Italian painting. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject, written by an expert in the field, and is an invaluable reference for scholars, students, and art enthusiasts alike.In Two Parts.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.