
Three-volume set of 'Italian Painting' by Lionello Venturi, published by Skira
Selling Price
$70
History
This three-volume set on Italian painting was published by Skira in the early 1950s, authored by renowned art historian Lionello Venturi. Skira was famous for producing lavishly illustrated art books with high-quality color reproductions, making art accessible to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. These volumes represent a comprehensive survey of Italian painting from medieval times through the Renaissance and beyond. Book collectors, art historians, and enthusiasts of Italian Renaissance art are drawn to these Skira publications for their scholarly content and beautiful color plates. The set remains valuable for its historical significance in art book publishing and serves as both a reference work and a decorative addition to libraries focused on European art history.
Origin
Geneva, Switzerland
Maker
Skira Publishers
Time period
circa 1950-1952