In The Sensory World of Italian Renaissance Art, François Quiviger explores the ways in which 'sensation' began to take on a new significance in the art of the sixteenth century. By setting Renaissance art and ideas on representation side-by-side in the same intellectual environment, he presents a comprehensive study of Renaissance theories of art in the context of the actual works. Beautifully illustrated and extensively researched, the book will appeal to students and scholars of art history, and anyone interested in this fascinating cultural period.