Art and architecture in France, 1500 to 1700 / by Anthony Blunt
London, Baltimore : Penguin Books, 1957. 2nd reaggenged impression. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Previous owne's stamps on front end paper and edges; inscription in ink on the front end paper. Item #423554
Physical description; xvii, 316 pages illustrations, plates, plans. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-296). Contents; From the invasion of Italy to the Battle of Pavia -- The middle years of Francis I -- The Classical period of the sixteenth century -- The wars of religion -- Henry IV and the regency of Marie de' Medici -- Richelieu and Mazarin -- Louis XIV and Colbert -- The decline of Louis XIV. Subjects; Art France. Architecture France. Art de la Renaissance France. Art, High Renaissance France. Architecture, Renaissance France. Art, French 16th century. Art, French 17th century. Architecture France 16th century. Architecture France 17th century. Art France History 16th century. Art France History 17th century. Art, French. Architecture France History 16th century. Architecture France History 17th century. Architecture, Modern France.
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