Title: BELLINI AND THE EAST
Description: This book shows how Islamic and Byzantine objects came to be shown in Venetian painting, and discusses Gentile Bellini's visit to the court of Mehmet II (1432-1481).
Subjects: Islamic influences, Italian Painting, Civilization, Byzantine influences, Exhibition catalogues and specific collections, Renaissance art, European, Art, Art & Art Instruction, Criticism, General, History - Renaissance, Art / General, Painting, italian, Italy, civilization, Medieval Painting, Exhibitions