A Catalouge of Early Italian Paintings Exhibited at the Duveen Galleries New York by Dr. W. R. Valentiner | April to May 1924 | Signed

This copy is SIGNED by Duveen from the 1920's in New York - specifically Febuary 1924. This book is certainly rare and very much unique book!

The art of the Italian Renaissance revived ideas from ancient Greek and Roman art, particularly the emphasis on naturalism and human anatomy. Various ancient sources that were rediscovered during the Renaissance include Greek and Roman sculpture, painting, decorative arts and architecture.

About the author: William Reinhold Valentiner (May 2, 1880 – September 6, 1958) was a German-American art historian, art critic and museum administrator. He was educated and trained in Europe, first working at the Mauritshuis in The Hague and at museums in Berlin. In 1907 he moved to the United States to become the first curator of the department of decorative arts in the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. After returning to Europe to serve in the German Army in World War I, Valentiner later was appointed to other positions in the US. From the mid-1920s, he strongly influenced the development of museum administration in the United States.

Condition: Great condition minus some slight signs of typical wear and tear. At the top and bottom of the shelfback or spine you'll see some signs of distress but the ovverall the book is in great condition. Pages still held together, and text is printed clearly onto the pages. (look to photos for reference)

Dimensions: 11 1\2 inches wide by 15 inches tall (LARGE coffee table book)

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