El arte de viajar. Italia

A tribute to the world’s greatest artists and the cities where they lived and worked. See the sights through their eyes. Watch their masterpieces come to life. Step back in time to the heart of Italy’s great cities, with the country’s most beloved artists as your guides. Meet Caravaggio as you wander the streets of 17th-century Rome. Head to 18th-century Venice, where Canaletto paints large-scale postcard views for tourists, or to medieval Florence, where you will find Giotto at work in the Bardi Chapel. This book features 12 chapters, 21 artists, and 23 destinations, offering itineraries that take you to Italy’s cultural landmarks to view their finest works—whether up close and in person or from the comfort of your armchair. Written by an art historian who also works as a travel writer for a leading UK newspaper, the book includes specially commissioned maps for each chapter, featuring charming hand-drawn vignettes that immerse you in the artists' historical worlds.