Correggio

Correggio by Ekserdjian, Dr. David. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780300072990.

This beautifully illustrated book is the first full-scale chronological and critical account of the paintings and drawings of Correggio (1489-1534)--a genius of the Italian Renaissance. The author places the artist in the context of 16th-century Italy and his isolation from fellow artists of the period, examines his particular creative process, and sheds new light on Correggios patrons. 200 color and 50 b&w illustrations .