LEON BATTISTA ALBERTI ON PAINTING

Leon Battista (Translated with Introdudction and Notes by John R. Spencer)

ISBN 10: 0300000014 / ISBN 13: 9780300000016

Published by Yale University Press, New Haven, Connecticut, 1966

Y-175. Tenth impression of the revised edition, translated into English by John R. Spencer with an introduction and notes by the translator. ***Very good in monochrome card wrappers with black and red titles. Wrappers slightly rubbed and discoloured (being matt white background). No tears. No foxing. Pages clean. No reading creases to spine. Spine tight. Red to spine faded. ***141 pages including notes to the text and index to the rear. 204 mm x 130 mm. *** 'Alberti's Della Pittura was the first modern analytical study of painting, a pioneering treatise on the theory of art. A systematic description of the one-point perspective construction, it was primarily designed to persuade both patron and painter in the Renaissance to discard the old tastes in painting for the new. In his prologue, Alberti states that his work consists of three books: the first, all mathematics, concerning the roots in nature which are the source of this delightful and most noble art. The second book puts the art in the hand of the artist, distinguishing its parts and demonstrating all. The third introduces the artist to the means and the end, the ability and desire of acquiring perfect skill and knowledge in painting.' John R. Spencer's translation of Della Pittura is based on all the known manuscripts and is edited with an Introduction and Notes.' (Quote from rear of wrapper blurb). ***Tenth printing of the revised edition. Uncommon title to find in the UK. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc. Seller Inventory # 6790

Synopsis:

Alberti’s Della Pittura was the first modern analytical study of painting, a pioneering treatise on the theory of art.  A systematic description of the one-point perspective construction, it was primarily designed to persuade both patron and painter in the Renaissance to discard the old tastes in painting for the new. John R. Spencer's translation of Della Pittura is based on all the known manuscripts and is edited with an Introduction and Notes.

From the Back Cover: Alberti's Della Pittura was the first modern analytical study of painting, a pioneering treatise on the theory of art. A systematic description of the one-point perspective construction, it was primarily designed to persuade both patron and painter in the Renaissance to discard the old tastes in painting for the new. In his prologue, Alberti states that his work consists of three books: 'the first, all mathematics, concerning the roots in nature which are the source of this delightful and most noble art. The second book puts the art in the hand of the artist, distinguishing its parts and demonstrating all. The third introduces the artist to the means and the end, the ability and desire of acquiring perfect skill and knowledge in painting.'

Bibliographic Details

Title: LEON BATTISTA ALBERTI ON PAINTING
Publisher: Yale University Press, New Haven, Connecticut
Publication Date: 1966
Binding: Original Wraps
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket, as Issued
Edition: Revised Edition