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Title: Histoire de la peinture en Italie

Note: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Eevee, Hans Pieterse and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "Histoire de la peinture en Italie" by Stendhal is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the evolution of painting in Italy, focusing particularly on the Renaissance period and the cultural, political, and social factors that influenced its development. Through detailed analysis, Stendhal captures the intersection of art and the historical milieu of Italy, offering insights into both the renowned artists and the artistic movements of the time. At the start of the book, Stendhal dedicates his work to Napoleon, reflecting on the historical significance of the arts in Italy and the potential loss of cultural heritage following Napoleon's fall from power. He introduces key themes, such as the impact of governance on artistic expression and the relationship between power and creativity. In this opening, he establishes the context of Italian art's flourishing during periods of both freedom and despotism, setting the stage for a broader exploration of pivotal artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stendhal, 1783-1842

EBook No.: 48933

Published: May 11, 2015

Downloads: 115

Language: French

Subject: Painting -- Italy -- History

Subject: Painting, Italian

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Histoire de la peinture en Italie

Note: Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Claudine Corbasson, Eevee, Hans Pieterse and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Histoire de la peinture en Italie" by Stendhal is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work explores the evolution of painting in Italy, focusing particularly on the Renaissance period and the cultural, political, and social factors that influenced its development. Through detailed analysis, Stendhal captures the intersection of art and the historical milieu of Italy, offering insights into both the renowned artists and the artistic movements of the time. At the start of the book, Stendhal dedicates his work to Napoleon, reflecting on the historical significance of the arts in Italy and the potential loss of cultural heritage following Napoleon's fall from power. He introduces key themes, such as the impact of governance on artistic expression and the relationship between power and creativity. In this opening, he establishes the context of Italian art's flourishing during periods of both freedom and despotism, setting the stage for a broader exploration of pivotal artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Stendhal, 1783-1842

EBook No.: 48933

Published: May 11, 2015

Downloads: 115

Language: French

Subject: Painting -- Italy -- History

Subject: Painting, Italian

LoCC: Fine Arts: Painting

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.