Antonio Allegri Da Correggio: His Life, His Friends, And His Time

Antonio Allegri Da Correggio: His Life, His Friends, And His Time is a comprehensive biography of the Italian Renaissance painter Correggio, written by art historian Corrado Ricci. The book provides a detailed account of Correggio's life, including his upbringing, education, and artistic influences. It also explores the artist's relationships with his contemporaries, such as Titian and Michelangelo, as well as his patrons and supporters.The book delves into Correggio's artistic style, examining his use of light, color, and perspective, and analyzing his most famous works, including the frescoes in the Cathedral of Parma and the St. John the Evangelist altarpiece. The text includes numerous illustrations of Correggio's artwork, providing readers with a visual understanding of his techniques and achievements.Additionally, the book contextualizes Correggio's life and work within the broader historical and cultural context of the Italian Renaissance, exploring the social, political, and artistic trends of the time. Overall, Antonio Allegri Da Correggio: His Life, His Friends, And His Time is an informative and engaging study of one of the most important artists of the Renaissance.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.