Masaccio

This luminous volume explores the narrative power of the Renaissance master's entire body of work. Masaccio's best known work is the decoration of the Brancacci Chapel in Florence (with Masolino). Recently restored, these frescoes are pictured in this volume in stunning detail. The opening essay places Masaccio in his historical and art-historical context, emphasizing his extraordinary innovations. The second part of the book presents sixteen important paintings in double-page or full-page reproductions and enlarged details, with annotated brief essays for each. Includes a catalogue of all Masaccio's works, each illustrated in B&W. 256p.