From Giotto to David Hockney, this invaluable A-Z reference guide introduces some of the most celebrated artists in history.
Featured artists include:
* Michelangelo
* William Blake * Francisco Goya
* Katsushika Hokusai
* James McNeill Whistler
The secrets of the masterpieces revealed: does Van Eyck's Arnolfini Marriage portray a secret sadness? What political purpose did Rubens' fat, rosy models serve? And did Seurat's pointillist experiment really work?
Product Specifications
- 100 Great Artists showcases the masterworks of one hundred painters who represent eight centuries of artistic tradition, ranging from the 13th century to the 21st.
- Featuring spectacular full-colour images and biographic timelines, this book is a wonderful resource to browse some of histories most iconic artists and why they remain influential today.
- A must-have collection for general readers, art students and practitioners alike.
- Length : 26 cm
- Width : 19 cm
- Height : 3 cm
