1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die: Revised and

1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die: Revised and Updated
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From 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.
Country USA
Brand Rizzoli
Manufacturer Universe
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2011-09-06
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780789322319

1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die: Revised and Updated