Monet: His Life and Works in 500 Images

he first half of this impressive book is a review of the life of Claude Monet and the development of his talents. It follows his early experiences and artistic education, as well as his personal life, financial difficulties and marriages, shedding light on why Monet became the painter he did. The second half is a gallery of more than 300 of his works with analysis of each painting. Paintings ar…

Gauguin: His Life & Works in 500 Images

Paul Gauguin was one of the most important artists of the early 20th century.This informative book outlines the artist’s personal and working life, his work in France and his paintings of the tropical landscapes of Tahiti and the Caribbean. His mission became to depict an authentic primitivism; a method known as Cloisonnism, a technique that was inspired by medieval enamelling

Van Gogh: His Life & Works in 500 Images

The first half of this fascinating book contains a detailed exploration of Van Gogh’s life, including his background, early career, influences and relationships. Beginning with his birth in 1853, it details his childhood, family life, education and work-life before he began painting in 1880. The second half of the book comprises an illustrated and comprehensive gallery, presenting over 280 re…

Raphael: His Life and Works in 500 Images

This is an authoritative account of the Italian painter, architect and draughtsman, Raphael, one of the most influential artists of the High Renaissance. It is a lively study that examines his life, the areas of Italy that shaped his work and the historical context of the times. It explores his innovative style and his compassionate depictions of Madonna and child groups, his portraits and his …

Michelangelo : His Life and Works in 500 Images

A key figure in the Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo Buonarroti was a sculptor, painter and architect whose unique skill was recognized when he created a stunning marble Piet? in Rome, and the over-life size sculpture of David in Florence, both completed before he was 30. His frescoes on the vaulted ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, Rome confirmed his exceptional talent. He was hai…

Manet : His Life and Works in 500 Images

orn to a wealthy conservative family, Edouard Manet became one of art’s greatest revolutionaries, hailed by the Impressionists as their ‘king’. While such works as Olympia or Music in the Tuileries struck contemporaries as shockingly candid, he himself revered the Old Masters. Manet’s was the first great painter of modern Paris, the artistic capital of the 19th century.The first half of…

Rome: Fascinating Cities

ichly illustrated with stunning photographs and engaging bite-size texts, this new series gives a revealing insight into the diversities and attractions of the world's most fascinating cities. A comprehensive timeline provides a colourful account of the key events and influential people that have shaped the city, giving readers a real sense of what makes each destination what it is today. Packe…

Paris: Fascinating Cities

"Each volume of the series Fascination Cities contains more than 500 breathtaking photos by the world s best urban photographers that will take you on a fascinating tour through each city, introducing you to the attractions, people, culture and unique atmosphere. Comprehensive captions provide detailed information on each image. Special pages devoted to art, culture, customs and more make for …

Unforgettable Rome

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9788881172429

Collation

224 hlm., 25 cm

Series Title

A guide to 100 masterpieces

Call Number

700 Uzz

Leonardo, Mona Lisa

Presents a critical look at Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa," focusing on the mysteries surrounding the painting, including who the woman in the portrait is and why the painting was unfinished.