Product Details
Publisher: UniversePublish Date: Mar 20 2007
ISBN: 0789315246
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: 6.6 x 8.3 x 2.4 inches
Weight: 4.5 pounds
Pages: 960 pages
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1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die
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Editorial ReviewsProduct DescriptionFrom Ancient Egyptian frescoes to the Renaissance masters, from French Impressionists to American Abstract Expressionists, this highly browsable guide embraces all cultures and every style of painting from 4,000 BC to the present. A visually arresting reference for art lovers and students, it provides a truly comprehensive worldwide gazeteer of paintings organized chronologically by date of completion. Each entry includes the history of the painting, information about the artist or artistic movement, the current location of the painting (all are on view to the public), as well as other details. The works are also indexed by artist and by title, making for easy cross-referencing. Included are popular paintings, key works that are the most breathtaking for their extraordinary power and beauty, paintings that were turning points in the history of art, and rediscovered masterpieces, making 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die an art museum in its own right. Product DetailsPublisher: UniversePublish Date: Mar 20 2007 ISBN: 0789315246 Binding: Hardcover Dimensions: 6.6 x 8.3 x 2.4 inches Weight: 4.5 pounds Pages: 960 pages |
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