Italian Paintings and Northern Sculpture: From the Samuel H. Kress Collection is a book that showcases the impressive collection of Italian paintings and Northern sculptures owned by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. The book is written by the Atlanta Art Association Galleries and provides a comprehensive look at the artworks in the collection.The book is divided into two parts, with the first half focusing on Italian paintings. The Italian paintings section features works from the 14th to the 18th centuries and includes pieces by famous artists such as Botticelli, Titian, and Caravaggio. Each painting is accompanied by a detailed description and analysis, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the artwork.The second half of the book is dedicated to Northern sculpture. This section features works from the 15th to the 18th centuries and includes pieces by artists such as Tilman Riemenschneider and Giovanni Pisano. Like the Italian paintings section, each sculpture is accompanied by a detailed description and analysis.The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on the Samuel H. Kress Foundation and the collection. Additionally, there are essays by art historians that discuss the significance of the collection and its place in the history of art.Overall, Italian Paintings and Northern Sculpture: From the Samuel H. Kress Collection is a comprehensive and informative book that provides readers with a detailed look at some of the most important artworks in the world.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.
