Painting as a Pastime

The Best of Fine Art An introduction to 15th century Italian painting and the social history behind it, arguing that the two are interlinked and that the conditions of the time helped fashion distinctive elements in the painter's style. This fine art reference book with high-quality color illustrations gives a general insight into Renaissance painting, mirroring daily life through various activities. It also provides insight into how artists portray their subjects, explaining that Renaissance painting mirrors such daily tasks as preaching, dancing, and gauging barrels. The volume includes discussions of a wide variety of painters such as Filippo Lippi, Fra Angelico, Stefano di Giovanni, Sandro Botticelli, Masaccio, Luca Signorelli, Boccaccio, and countless others.