The Dawn of Renaissance Art: The Doors of the Baptistery in Florence

The doors of the Baptistery in Florence are among the undisputed masterpieces of Renaissance art. This exceptionally beautiful pictorial documentation provides a complete overview of the many scenes depicted in bronze relief on the doors. The 294 colour illustrations are accompanied by introductions and explanations by the greatest expert on Florentine art, Antonio Paolucci. In a simple, readable style, he describes the images and their importance for the history of Western art. The masterpieces are the most important testimony to the transition from medieval art to the new artistic language of the Renaissance. At the beginning of the 15th century, Florence was the undisputed cultural leader in Italy. As the birthplace of the Renaissance, it grew to become the intellectual and artistic capital of Europe.