This title continues the fantastic "Art Classics" series, by featuring painters of the Rennaissance and Baroque periods. Piero della Francesca is one of the most admired 15th-century Italian painters. Low price point has made the "Art Classics" the series of choice for students and art lovers alike. The next four titles in this series include: a preface by a renowned art historian; a critical essay on the artist's life and art; descriptive captions on the 50 full-color reproductions on the most important paintings of the artist; a timeline of the most important events in the artist's life; a "Writings" section with excerpts from noted art historians; a list of the museums that hold his works in their collections; and a recommended reading list of additional publications on the artist. Highly respected and renowned Italian art historians provide a preface for each title.