The History of Ancient, Early Christian and Medieval Painting is a comprehensive book written by Alfred Woltmann. The book delves into the history of painting from ancient times to the medieval period, providing readers with a detailed account of the evolution of painting styles, techniques, and themes. The book is divided into three sections: Ancient Painting, Early Christian Painting, and Medieval Painting. The first section explores the history of painting in ancient civilizations, such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. It covers the development of painting techniques, the use of color, and the evolution of painting styles in these cultures. The second section of the book focuses on early Christian painting, which emerged during the Byzantine era. It explores the use of religious themes and motifs in painting, as well as the development of iconography and the use of symbolism. The final section of the book covers the medieval period, which saw the emergence of Gothic painting and the use of new techniques, such as perspective and chiaroscuro. It also explores the influence of religion on painting during this time, as well as the emergence of secular themes and motifs.Overall, The History of Ancient, Early Christian and Medieval Painting is an informative and detailed account of the evolution of painting throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in art history or the development of painting as an art form.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.