The Culture of San Sepolcro During the Youth of Piero Della Francesca

The life and influence of Piero del Francesca form the focus of this book, rather than his artworks. James Banker recreates life in the small Tuscan town of San Seplcro, Piero's birthplace, in the early 15th century arguing that it was the culture, religion and socio-political environment of this town that had the most profound effect on the artist and his work. Banker searches unpublished archival material, notarial contracts and a number of other social and legal exchanges, to explore the realms of education, authority, political change, artisans and patrons in San Sepolcro as well as examining the influence of Piero's family on their famous and talented son.