Leonardo and Central Italian Art, 1515-50 (Monographs on archaeology and the fine arts ; 28) Unknown - 1974

New York University Press, 1974. First edition (hardback). 4to (28cm by 22cm), xi, 91pp. 56 b&w plates. Original Original green cloth, no dustwrapper. This book was formerly in a refernece library, with usual stamps and labels, but the book is nonetheless in good condition overall. Suitable as a reading, working or reference copy. ISBN 0814765602

New York: New York University Press , 1974. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: xi, 91 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of plates. Contents:Leonardo in Rome: the genesis of Raphael's Transfiguration -- Leonardo's dark manner and the Paragone: the Transfiguration and the Raising of Lazarus -- Leonardo's dark manner and the challenge of antique painting -- Leonardo's legacy in the Raphael School and the fate of the dark manner -- Leonardo and Michelangelo: the Medici Chapel -- Leonardo and Florentine mannerism: three examples -- Appendix: Luministic imagery in the iconography of the Transfiguration. Subjects: Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519 Influence. Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519. Art, High Renaissance. Art, Italian.

New York University Press. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!