The Genius of Venice 1500–1600 Royal Academy of Arts 1983 Exhibition Catalog Book

The Genius of Venice 1500–1600 is a richly illustrated exhibition catalog published in conjunction with the landmark exhibition held at the Royal Academy of Arts in London from 1983–1984. The volume explores the extraordinary artistic achievements of Venice during the sixteenth century, a period marked by major developments in painting, sculpture, architecture, and the decorative arts.

Featuring works by some of the most influential Venetian artists of the period, the catalog examines the distinctive style and cultural environment that made Renaissance Venice an important center of European art. Illustrated throughout with detailed reproductions, the book provides extensive scholarly commentary and catalog entries on the works presented in the exhibition.

Edited by Jane Martineau and Charles Hope, this substantial volume is both a useful reference for the study of Venetian Renaissance art and an attractive addition to a collection of art and exhibition catalogs.

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