""History of Painting V1: Ancient, Early Christian, and Mediaeval Painting (1880)"" is a comprehensive book written by Alfred Woltmann that delves into the history of painting from the ancient times to the medieval era. The book is divided into three parts, focusing on the painting styles and techniques of each period. The first part covers ancient painting, including the Egyptian, Greek, and Roman styles. The second part discusses early Christian painting, including the Byzantine and Gothic styles. The third and final part covers mediaeval painting, including the Romanesque and Gothic styles. The book provides detailed information about the artists, their techniques, and the cultural and historical context of the paintings. It is a valuable resource for art historians, students, and anyone interested in the history of painting.""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.