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by Edith M. Cowles (Illustrator), G. K. Chesterton (Foreword by)
Giotto: The Legend of St. Francis as Depicted in the Assisi Frescoes and Faithfully Copied by Edith M. Cowles is a book that explores the life and work of the famous Italian painter Giotto di Bondone. The book focuses on Giotto's frescoes in the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, which depict the life of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic Church. The author, Edith M. Cowles, provides a detailed analysis of each fresco, highlighting the symbolism and meaning behind Giotto's artistic choices. Cowles also includes her own faithful copies of the frescoes, which allow readers to appreciate the beauty and detail of Giotto's work. The book is a must-read for art lovers, historians, and anyone interested in the life of St. Francis and the art of the Italian Renaissance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
