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The World's Great Masterpieces of Art
Series: Masterpieces of Art
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Highlights popular artworks from the twelfth century to the Pop Art movement of the twentieth century, with a fresh introduction to the history of art and some of the most famous artists in the world. Beautifully reproduced full-page artworks in an appealing hardback gift book.
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Part of a new series of beautiful gift art books, The World's Great Masterpieces of Art highlights the most popular art from the beginning of the twelfth century to the Pop Art movement of the twentieth century.
With a fresh and thoughtful introduction to the history of art, the book discusses the work of some of the most famous artists in the world. It goes on to showcase key works in all their glory.
This is a sumptuous treat for the eyes, with something for everyone.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781783612147
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 17 June 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing
Edition: New edition
Illustration: 100 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 755g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Michael Kerrigan is author of Asian Art and Modern Art from the ‘World’s Greatest Art’ series, and co-author of The Architecture Style Spotter's Guide along with a great many other books and articles on art, culture and history. He lives in Edinburgh, where he writes regularly for the Scotsman newspaper and is a book reviewer for the Times Literary Supplement and the Guardian.
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