內容簡介
內容簡介 A beautifully designed selection of the finest Italian Renaissance drawings from the British Museum, the Louvre and other French public collections, giving remarkable insight into the creative processes of some of the greatest artists in history. This book showcases 112 superb drawings by Italian artists of the 15th and 16th centuries. Taken from the pre-eminent collections of the British Museum, the Louvre and other French museums, they range from meticulous compositions in metalpoint to sweeping chalk studies. Most were made as preparatory designs for paintings, exploring the human figure or drapery, experimenting with the arrangement of groups of figures or working out architectural details. Showcases 120 masterpieces by 42 artists of the Italian Renaissance. Artists include Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli, Raphael, Verrocchio, Andrea del Sarto and Correggio.
