This famous medieval treatise on painting was written in the 14th century by Tuscan artist Cennino Cennini. Covering topics such as the qualities of various pigments, the preparation of surfaces, and the principles of composition, this book offers invaluable insights into the techniques and aesthetics of Renaissance art. A must-read for art lovers and historians.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.