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Italian Paintings, XIVXVI Centuries, in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houton, Rice University PressMerrell Holberton, 1996,Used
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The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has amassed an impressive array of Western European artworks since its 1924 opening. Notable among the collection's works are the Italian PreRenaissance and Renaissance paintings, many of which were generously donated by Samuel H. Kress, Sarah Campbell Blaffer, and Percy S. and Edith A. Straus.The collection includes works by Fra Angelico, Giovanni di Paolo, Giovanni Bellini, Lorenzo Lotto, Paolo Veronese, Bartolommeo Veneto, and others. Fifteen years of painstaking research have gone into Carolyn C. Wilson's catalogue of the complete collection.Although several of the Renaissance pieces were catalogued in the early 1970s, most (specifically those works from the Straus Collection) have not been recorded since an anonymous 1945 publication. Carolyn C. Wilson's book fulfills a twofold objective in that it offers to both scholars and connoisseurs an illuminating review of the Houston collection as well as current scholarship and bibliographic information on each work.CAROLYN C. WILSON is an independent art historian with a distinguished bibliography. Her previous publications include European Terra Cottas from the Arthur M. Sackler Collection: A Checklist of the Exhibition, 1979, and Renaissance Small Bronze Sculpture and Associated Decorative Arts at the National Gallery of Art, 1983, both published by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Italian Paintings, XIV-XVI Centuries'? A: The book focuses on the collection of Italian Pre-Renaissance and Renaissance paintings housed in the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, showcasing notable artworks and providing scholarly insights.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author is Carolyn C. Wilson, an independent art historian with a distinguished bibliography.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 450 pages.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on December 1, 1996.
- Q: What kind of artworks are included in the collection? A: The collection includes works by famous artists such as Fra Angelico, Giovanni di Paolo, Giovanni Bellini, and Paolo Veronese, among others.
- Q: Is there any new research included in this book? A: Yes, the book includes fifteen years of research on the complete collection, offering current scholarship and bibliographic information.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Does this book serve both scholars and casual readers? A: Yes, it is designed to assist both scholars and connoisseurs with its detailed reviews and insights into the collection.
- Q: What is the significance of the donations mentioned in the book? A: The donations from collectors like Samuel H. Kress and Sarah Campbell Blaffer have significantly enriched the museum's collection of Italian paintings, providing historical and cultural context.