The Painters of the School of Ferrara

The Painters of the School of Ferrara is a book written by Edmund G. Gardner that provides a comprehensive overview of the art and artists associated with the Ferrara school of painting. The book covers the period from the early 15th century to the mid-16th century and includes detailed discussions of the major painters of the era, such as Cosimo Tura, Ercole de' Roberti, and Francesco del Cossa. Gardner explores the stylistic and technical innovations of the Ferrara school, including their use of perspective, color, and composition. He also delves into the cultural and historical context of the era, discussing the influence of the Este family, who ruled Ferrara during this time, as well as the broader artistic and intellectual trends of the Italian Renaissance. The book features numerous illustrations and reproductions of paintings, providing readers with a visual understanding of the art and artists discussed. Overall, The Painters of the School of Ferrara is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art and culture of Renaissance Italy.1911. Gardner gives a brief account of the famous school of painting that originated in Ferrara about the middle of the fifteenth century, and thence not only extended its influence to the other cities that owned the sway of the House of Este, but spread over all Emilia and Romagna, produced Correggio in Parma and even shared in the making of Raphael at Urbino. Contents: Early Masters of Ferrara and Modena; Cosimo Tura; Francesco Del Cossa: The Frescoes of the Schifanoia; Baldassare d'Este: Ercole de' Roberti: Marco Zoppo: Francesco Bianchi: Domenico Panetti; Lorenzo Costa and Francesco Raibolini: I; Lorenzo Costa and Francesco Raibolini: II; Timoteo Viti and other Painters of the Early Cinquecento; Dosso and Battista Dossi; Garofalo: Ortolano: Girolamo da Carpi; and Later Painters of the School of Ferrara and Bologna. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.