Masterpieces of Italian Art by Maria Laura Della Croce Hardcover

Masterpieces of Italian Art by Maria Laura Della Croce Hardcover. Great condition. From the dust jacket No people on earth have a culture ass rich in the history of Western art as the Italians. This books presents a magnificent tour of all that Italian art has to offer. In the sculptures of antiquity, we see how cold marble can be transformed into living, breathing flesh. In the ornate and soaring churches of the Middle Ages, we come to understand how such earthly materials as wood, stone, gold, and precious gems can become a spiritual homage to religious faith. With the stunning paintings of subsequent centuries, we are shown the awe and introspection inspired by the sights, scenery, and passionate people of Italy.