An A to Z guide to 500
great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times, it debunks
art historical classifications by throwing together brilliant examples
of all periods, schools, visions and techniques. Each artist is
represented by a full-page colour plate of a definitive work,
accompanied by explanatory and illuminating information on the image and
its creator. Glossaries of artistic movements and technical terms are
included, making this a valuable work of reference as well as a feast
for the eyes. By breaking with traditional classifications, The Art Book
presents a fresh and original approach to art: an unparalleled visual
sourcebook and a celebration of our rich and multi-faceted culture.
Paperback, 515 pages
Published
April 17th 1997
by Phaidon Press
(first published 1997)
ISBN: 0714836257
(ISBN13: 9780714836256)
edition language: English
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