The Art Book by Editors of Phaidon Press

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Depicts five hundred paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the present, each by a different artist, in alphabetical … Read more Depicts five hundred paintings and sculptures from the Middle Ages to the present, each by a different artist, in alphabetical order by artist, with a brief description of the work and its place in art history and in the artist's career

Description:
This user-friendly book is an alphabetical reference guide to 500 of the world's greatest painters and sculptors, from antiquity to the present. It is perfect for the coffee table or for the backpack. Each artist is represented by a full-color plate and by explanatory and illuminating information on both the image and the artist. Cross references are provided to other artists in the book, and glossaries of technical terms and artistic movements are also included, making the book a valuable reference tool in the art library. Presented are some of the most famous artists of all time and their greatest masterworks--never before have they been so accessible as they are in this format.

Condition:
The dustcover has warping and tattering from age and handling.

Genre: Art History

Publisher : Phaidon Press

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