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.