Italian Drawings, 1330-1780: Smith College Museum of Art

Italian Drawings, 1330-1780: Smith College Museum Of Art is a comprehensive book written by Jere Abbott that explores the collection of Italian drawings housed in the Smith College Museum of Art. The book provides a detailed overview of the Italian drawing tradition from the early 14th century to the late 18th century, covering major artistic movements such as the Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo.The book features over 100 illustrations of Italian drawings, accompanied by insightful commentary and analysis from Abbott. The illustrations include works by some of the most renowned Italian artists of the time, such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, as well as lesser-known but equally talented artists.In addition to the illustrations, the book also includes a brief history of the Smith College Museum of Art and its collection of Italian drawings. Abbott discusses the acquisition of the drawings and the museum's efforts to preserve and showcase them.Overall, Italian Drawings, 1330-1780: Smith College Museum Of Art is a must-read for art lovers and historians interested in the Italian drawing tradition. The book provides a comprehensive and engaging overview of the subject, making it accessible to both scholars and casual readers.An Exhibition Of Italian Drawings Arranged For The Class In Italian Painting At Smith College 1941-1942 To Show The Place Of Drawing In The Art Of Italy And Held At The Smith College Museum Of Art From December 1-20, 1941.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.