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by Jordi Vigué
. Inaugural title in a new series
. A thorough guide to the many movements of Western art, with lavish, full-color illustrations throughout
. Reader-friendly and informative text brings new dimension to familiar history
. Compact easy-to-follow timeline puts vital events of the period into context
. Small, easy-to-carry format is perfect for museum goers and art lovers
An entertaining, informative, and inspirational look at the great ages of Western art! Great Masters of Western Art is an affordable and easy-to-use guide that features the life and work of 75 of the greatest masters of painting through the ages. Covering every significant movement of art history, this unique and comprehensive guide brims with resplendent examples and captivating discussions of such legends as Giotto, Leonardo, Rembrandt, Renoir, Pissarro, Picasso, Warhol, and O’Keeffe, to name just a few.
All artists are represented by several impressive reproductions of their most significant works, alongside biographical timelines and brief histories of their lives and careers. Every dazzling, full-color reproduction includes cultural and aesthetic discussions about the individual painting, plus entertaining anecdotes and stories bring each painter’s inspirations, circumstances, and creative genius to life.
This one-stop guide is appealing, compact, lavishly illustrated, and conveniently organized chronologically for fast and easy use. For anyone who loves art, museums, and beautiful things in general, Great Masters of Western Art is an enjoyable trip for all.
Jordi Vigué studied medieval history at the University of Barcelona and the Sorbonne in Paris. He has published numerous monographs and magazine articles on art and has editied a number of encyclopedias. He lives in Barcelona, Spain.
5 1/2" x 9 3/4", 480 color illustrations, (paperback), July 2002
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