The Book Of The Art Of Cennino Cennini: A Contemporary Practical Treatise On Quattrocento Painting (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165113460)

The Book of the Art of Cennino Cennini is a practical treatise on the art of painting during the Quattrocento period, written by Cennino Cennini in the 14th century. This particular edition of the book, which was published in 1899, includes a contemporary translation from the original Italian by Christiana Jane Herringham.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of painting, such as the preparation of pigments, the use of brushes, and the techniques for creating different types of images. Cennini also provides advice on how to become a successful painter, including tips on how to find and keep patrons, and how to work with other artists.In addition to the text, the book also includes several illustrations that demonstrate the techniques and concepts described in the text. These illustrations are reproduced from a 15th-century manuscript that was owned by Cennini himself.Overall, The Book of the Art of Cennino Cennini is an important historical document that provides valuable insight into the techniques and practices of painting during the Quattrocento period. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of art or the development of painting as a craft.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.

Author: Christiana Jane Herringham
ISBN-10: 1165113465
ISBN-13: 9781165113460
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 328
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d