Sifting the available evidence, Carlo Ginzburg builds up a vivid portrait of Piero della Francesca's patrons and convincingly explains the contemporary intrigues resonant in his painting. This new edition, extensively illustrated, includes additional material by Ginzburg dealing with the work of Roberto Longhi, the dating of the Arezzo Cycle, and the rediscovery of della Francesca in the twentieth century.

The vivid portrait of Piero della Francesca in a new edition

About the Author
Carlo Ginzburg has been a pioneer of "micro-history" since his earliest works, The Night Battles and The Cheese and the Worms (the first of his books to appear in English, winning instant acclaim). His latest book is Old Thiess, a Livonian Werewolf, co-authored with Bruce Lincoln.

Reviews
The persuasiveness of his brilliant chain of argument is such that, in the end, the conclusions seem as firm as if based on first-hand documents. * The Times *
An excellent translation of a brilliant and stimulating thesis, well-produced and richly illustrated. -- Hugh Trevor-Roper * The Listener *
A cerebral detective story that uncovers the still pertinent bond between power and art. * The Village Voice *
Includes much valuable research on the involvement of Piero's patrons in the great political, religious and cultural events of the time. * London Review of Books *



Book Information
ISBN 9781859843789
Author Carlo Ginzburg
Format Paperback
Page Count 274
Imprint Verso Books
Publisher Verso Books
Weight(grams) 492g
Dimensions(mm) 208mm * 145mm * 18mm