First published in 1864, this landmark history of Italian painting remains a classic of art scholarship. Joseph Archer Crowe and Giovanni Battista Cavalcaselle offer a comprehensive survey of Italian painting from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, providing invaluable insights into the artists and movements that shaped this rich cultural heritage. With more than 500 illustrations and an accessible writing style, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the art of Italy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.