Luca Signorelli (1901)

Luca Signorelli (1901) is a book written by Maud Cruttwell that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of the Italian Renaissance painter Luca Signorelli. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Signorelli's life and artistic career. The first chapter provides an introduction to Signorelli's life and the historical context in which he lived and worked. The following chapters delve into his early works, including his frescoes in the Orvieto Cathedral, and his later works, such as the frescoes in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. Cruttwell also explores Signorelli's style and technique, discussing his use of perspective, color, and composition. Additionally, the book includes a detailed analysis of some of Signorelli's most famous works, including his depictions of the Last Judgment and the Resurrection.Throughout the book, Cruttwell draws on primary sources and historical documents to provide a rich and detailed account of Signorelli's life and work. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white photographs of Signorelli's paintings, allowing readers to fully appreciate the artist's skill and mastery.Overall, Luca Signorelli (1901) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the Italian Renaissance, art history, or the life and work of Luca Signorelli specifically.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.