Italy: In the Footsteps of the Great Artists

Art historian Nick Trend charts a Renaissance and early modern masters course, rife with intrigue and lush in imagery, through Verona, Rome, and more.– “Vanity Fair”Art historian Trend creates 12 curated itineraries centered on an artist or group of artists who lived and worked in Italy. Because much of their art still survives in the churches, chapels, and palaces for which they were commissioned, discovering those works offers travelers–even armchair travelers–a chance to explore Italy beyond its famous museums… The beautifully produced volume contains more than 450 color plates, photographs, and illustrations… A richly detailed, innovative travel guide.– “Kirkus Reviews” (10/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

Nick Trend is an art historian and journalist. As Chief Culture Editor for the Daily Telegraph, he has spent nearly three decades writing about the world’s art treasures and has produced guides to many of the greatest museums and art collections. He has also worked on the curatorial staff at the National Gallery in London and has a degree in English Literature from Cambridge and a PhD in Art History from the University of East Anglia. His latest book, Art Firsts, was published in 2023.