A History of Sienese Painting

""A History of Sienese Painting"" by George Harold Edgell is a comprehensive guide to the art of Siena, Italy, from the 13th to the 16th century. The book explores the unique style and techniques of Sienese painters, such as Duccio, Simone Martini, and Ambrogio Lorenzetti, and analyzes the historical and cultural context in which their works were created. The author examines the influence of religion, politics, and patronage on Sienese painting, as well as the impact of other artistic traditions, such as Byzantine and Gothic. Through detailed analysis of individual works and artists, Edgell provides a rich and engaging account of the development of Sienese painting over four centuries. This book is a valuable resource for art historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of Italian art.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.