Great Artists: A Treasury Of Paintings By The Masters
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Great Artists: A Treasury of Paintings by the Masters is a magnificent compendium that transports the reader through centuries of artistic genius, presenting an authoritative survey of the world's most celebrated painters and their enduring masterworks. From the Renaissance luminaries to the Impressionist revolutionaries, this volume chronicles the lives, visions, and techniques of the artists who irrevocably shaped the course of Western art history, with Degas's iconic ballet scenes serving as a testament to the richness within its pages. Published by Golden Press for the Sydney and Auckland markets, this treasury illustrates the universal language of great painting with full-colour reproductions that allow readers to appreciate the brushwork, palette, and compositional mastery of each featured artist. Far more than a mere catalogue, the work situates each painter within their cultural and historical moment, arguing that art is not merely decoration but a profound record of human experience — leaving the reader to wonder which masterpiece they will encounter next.
Author: Melvyn Bragg
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, Golden Press
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Great Artists: A Treasury of Paintings by the Masters is a magnificent compendium that transports the reader through centuries of artistic genius, presenting an authoritative survey of the world's most celebrated painters and their enduring masterworks. From the Renaissance luminaries to the Impressionist revolutionaries, this volume chronicles the lives, visions, and techniques of the artists who irrevocably shaped the course of Western art history, with Degas's iconic ballet scenes serving as a testament to the richness within its pages. Published by Golden Press for the Sydney and Auckland markets, this treasury illustrates the universal language of great painting with full-colour reproductions that allow readers to appreciate the brushwork, palette, and compositional mastery of each featured artist. Far more than a mere catalogue, the work situates each painter within their cultural and historical moment, arguing that art is not merely decoration but a profound record of human experience — leaving the reader to wonder which masterpiece they will encounter next.