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On the Perspective of Painting is the first English translation of Piero della Francesca’s renowned De Prospectiva Pingendi, complete with many of della Francesca’s drawings as well as never-before-seen drawings. Written between 1475 and 1481, De Prospectiva Pingendi was the first comprehensive manual on perspective and architecture; its importance and contribution to art and architecture cannot be overstated. Notable for its use of scientific and mathematical methods to depict objects, including the human head, della Francesca’s work anticipated modern 3D design techniques by centuries.
In this new, comprehensive reconstruction and comparative translation of the pioneering Renaissance work on scientific perspective, leading art scholar Rocco Sinisgalli’s painstaking work reveals della Francesca's groundbreaking methods while establishing an unprecedented foundational cornerstone of Renaissance art and science and introducing a new discipline of representation.
The original text survives in eight manuscripts, four in Vernacular and four in Latin. Sinisgalli’s new edition leverages all eight, providing detailed diagrams and translations, showcasing della Francesca's revolutionary approach to perspective. This book meticulously guides readers through the construction of three-dimensional objects, offering highly detailed, step-by-step instructions. An essential read for architects, geometry scholars, art historians, and artists seeking to understand the foundations of perspective in Western art.
On the Perspective of Painting is the first English translation of Piero della Francesca’s renowned De Prospectiva Pingendi, complete with many of della Francesca’s drawings as well as never-before-seen drawings. Written between 1475 and 1481, De Prospectiva Pingendi was the first comprehensive manual on perspective and architecture; its importance and contribution to art and architecture cannot be overstated. Notable for its use of scientific and mathematical methods to depict objects, including the human head, della Francesca’s work anticipated modern 3D design techniques by centuries.
In this new, comprehensive reconstruction and comparative translation of the pioneering Renaissance work on scientific perspective, leading art scholar Rocco Sinisgalli’s painstaking work reveals della Francesca's groundbreaking methods while establishing an unprecedented foundational cornerstone of Renaissance art and science and introducing a new discipline of representation.
The original text survives in eight manuscripts, four in Vernacular and four in Latin. Sinisgalli’s new edition leverages all eight, providing detailed diagrams and translations, showcasing della Francesca's revolutionary approach to perspective. This book meticulously guides readers through the construction of three-dimensional objects, offering highly detailed, step-by-step instructions. An essential read for architects, geometry scholars, art historians, and artists seeking to understand the foundations of perspective in Western art.
Acknowledgments
Introduction by Rocco Sinisgalli
Introduction and Methodology
History and Contents
The Art of Perspective: Scientific and Geometric Approaches
On the Perspective of Painting by Piero della Francesca, translated by Rocco Sinisgalli
Appendix A: Drawings for the Introduction
Appendix B: Drawings for Piero’s Text
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Importe, Kunst |
| Rubrik: | Kunst & Musik |
| Thema: | Kunstgeschichte |
| Medium: | Buch |
| Inhalt: | Einband - fest (Hardcover) |
| ISBN-13: | 9780262049993 |
| ISBN-10: | 0262049996 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Autor: |
Francesca, Piero Della
Sinisgalli, Rocco |
| Hersteller: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 300 x 223 x 29 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Piero Della Francesca (u. a.) |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 29.09.2026 |
| Gewicht: | 1,74 kg |
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