Painting of the Gothic Era

"This book is devoted to painting in Europe during the Gothic Era, spanning the 13th to the 15th century. The Gothic era opened a new chapter in the history of art, one which marked the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and the beginning of secular painting ... An introductory essay outlines the characteristics of the epoch and discusses the outstanding achievements of its most important artists, together with their stylistic innovations. 183 extended captions offer in-depth commentaries on the masterpieces of the era, examining their techniques and motifs and placing them within their historical and intellectual context"--Jacket.