Giotto: The Legend of St. Francis as Depicted in the Assisi Frescoes and Faithfully Copied by Edith M. Cowles is a book that explores the life and works of the famous Italian painter, Giotto. The book focuses on Giotto's frescoes in the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi, which depict the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan order. The author, Edith M. Cowles, provides a detailed analysis of Giotto's artistic style and techniques, as well as the historical and religious context in which the frescoes were created. The book also includes high-quality reproductions of the frescoes, which Cowles personally copied during her visits to the basilica. Through her analysis and reproductions, Cowles offers readers a unique insight into Giotto's creative process and the symbolism and meaning behind his work. The book is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the life and legacy of St. Francis and the art of the Italian Renaissance.This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.