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Art, the ultimate visual guide to 2,000 of the world's most revered paintings and sculptures, begins with a short section on how to look at paintings and sculpture, explaining the simple steps of formal analysis that swiftly become automatic and greatly increase and inform your enjoyment of art. The main part of the book is a 540-page chronological look at more than 700 artists. This section is subdivided into the main periods of art history with introductions to each period or art movement that explain the key elements and influences of the time. With several paintings by each major artist, this section is a joy to dip into or study in more depth. Key paintings are examined in detail to help you understand the artists intentions, style, and method. Thematic galleries are interspersed, showing how artists from different periods and places treat the same subject matter, such as landscape, nudes, or animals.
ISBN: 9780756639723
ISBN-10: 0756639727
Audience:
General
For Ages: 17+ years old
For Grades: 12
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 612
Published: 1st October 2008
Dimensions (cm): 30.6 x 25.9
x 4.2
Weight (kg): 3.447
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