Luca Della Robbia (1914)

Luca Della Robbia is a book written by Allan Marquand and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the renowned Italian Renaissance sculptor, Luca Della Robbia. The book covers the artist's early life, his training as a sculptor, and his rise to fame in Florence during the 15th century. Marquand explores Della Robbia's unique style, which was characterized by his use of glazed terracotta and his innovative techniques for creating three-dimensional reliefs. The book also includes a detailed analysis of some of Della Robbia's most famous works, such as the Cantoria in the Florence Cathedral and the Madonna and Child in the Museo Nazionale del Bargello. Through his in-depth research and analysis, Marquand provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Della Robbia's life and artistic legacy. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Renaissance art, sculpture, and Italian culture.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.