Bernard Berenson Bücher

An internationally renowned expert relates the secrets behind the recipes, materials, and processes used by medieval painters to obtain brilliance and permanence. Based on years of study of antique manuscripts and modern laboratory analysis, this volume explains carriers and grounds, binding media, pigments, coloring materials, and metals used in painting. "A rich feast." — The Times (London).

This collection focuses on republishing scarce and costly classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, making them accessible in high-quality, affordable modern editions. Each book retains the original text and artwork, preserving the historical and artistic integrity of these timeless pieces.

This is a comprehensive survey of Venetian painting in America during the 15th century, with a particular focus on works by Giovanni Bellini, Carpaccio, and other notable artists of the period. Berenson's insightful commentary and expert analysis make this an essential volume for anyone interested in the art and culture of Renaissance Venice.