ITALY: In the Footsteps of the Great Artists published by Thames & Hudson is a beautifully illustrated new book that marvclously blends travel and art history. Journalist Nick Trend presents more than a dozen itineraries that trace the lives and works of more than twenty renowned artists, allowing readers to be guided by these artists through the streets of Florence, Bologna, Naples, and Milan (and several other cities) to see their paintings and sculptures still in situ, in the same churches, chapels, palaces, and villas for which they were originally made.

With sumptuous photography and detailed reproductions of artworks throughout, ITALY: In the Footsteps of the Great Artists invites readers to navigate the backstreets of 17th-century Rome in the dazzling but dangerous company of Baroque Italian painter Caravaggio, or experience the 18th-century Venice of beloved artist Canaletto, the exploits of Casanova, and the extravagance of the carnevale and the casinos. Each chapter, dedicated to a single artist, offers fascinating insights into art history and imparts a compelling sense of place, key landmarks, and local color.

We agree with KIRKUS REVIEWS who called the book “A richly detailed, innovative travel guide… [that] offers travelers—even armchair travelers—a chance to explore Italy beyond its famous museums.”