Knights of Art: Stories of the Italian Painters by Amy Steedman
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"Knights of Art: Stories of the Italian Painters" by Amy Steedman is a collection of historical accounts about notable Italian painters, likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on different artists from the Renaissance period, exploring their lives, influences, and the evolution of their artistry, as seen through the lens of Steedman's narrative style. The opening of the book sets a foundational context for the stories that follow, providing
an overview of the importance of visual arts throughout history, particularly in relation to children's understanding of beauty. Steedman introduces key artists, starting with Giotto, illustrating his humble beginnings as a shepherd and his natural talent for drawing. The narrative describes Giotto's journey to becoming a master painter, highlighting critical moments in his life, such as his encounter with Cimabue, which ultimately leads him to Florence. This segment emphasizes how Giotto's innovative art changed the perception of painting by introducing more realistic depictions, setting the stage for the developments in art that would occur in the Renaissance. The opening lays out the groundwork for a series of engaging stories that delve into the lives of various influential painters, promising insights into both their art and their humanity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Steedman, Amy |
|---|---|
| Title | Knights of Art: Stories of the Italian Painters |
| Contents | Giotto -- Fra Angelico -- Masaccio -- Fra Filippo Lippi -- Sandro Botticelli -- Domenico Ghirlandaio -- Filippino Lippi -- Pietro Perugino -- Leonardo da Vinci -- Raphael -- Michelangelo -- Andrea del Sarto -- The Bellini -- Vittore Carpaccio -- Giorgione -- Titian -- Tintoretto -- Paul Veronese. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller. HTML version by Al Haines. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ND: Fine Arts: Painting |
| Subject | Painters -- Italy |
| Subject | Art -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 529 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00529-4 |
| Release Date | May 1, 1996 |
| Last Update | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1036 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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