Art Masterpieces: The National Gallery London
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
One of the world's most celebrated repositories of Western European painting, the National Gallery in London houses a collection that spans seven centuries of artistic genius — and this magnificent volume brings that treasury directly to the reader. Art Masterpieces: The National Gallery London presents a curated selection of the Gallery's most iconic works, from the luminous altarpieces of the Italian Renaissance to the sweeping Romantic canvases of the 19th century, offering a comprehensive visual journey through the history of art. Each reproduction is accompanied by authoritative commentary that situates the works within their historical and cultural contexts, making the collection accessible to both the seasoned connoisseur and the curious newcomer. The cover itself — dominated by Goya's arresting portrait of the Duke of Wellington — signals the breadth and ambition of what lies within. A landmark in art publishing, this volume illustrates the National Gallery's unrivalled commitment to preserving and sharing humanity's greatest painted achievements, with a collection that includes masterworks by Botticelli, Rembrandt, Turner, Van Eyck, and Velázquez, among many others. The accompanying text argues for the enduring relevance of these works, not merely as historical artefacts but as living testaments to the power of human creativity. Rich in detail and scholarly in tone, yet never dry or inaccessible, it stands as both a definitive reference work and a genuinely beautiful object in its own right — leaving the reader to wonder which masterpiece they will discover next.
Author: Ted Smart
Format: Hardback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
One of the world's most celebrated repositories of Western European painting, the National Gallery in London houses a collection that spans seven centuries of artistic genius — and this magnificent volume brings that treasury directly to the reader. Art Masterpieces: The National Gallery London presents a curated selection of the Gallery's most iconic works, from the luminous altarpieces of the Italian Renaissance to the sweeping Romantic canvases of the 19th century, offering a comprehensive visual journey through the history of art. Each reproduction is accompanied by authoritative commentary that situates the works within their historical and cultural contexts, making the collection accessible to both the seasoned connoisseur and the curious newcomer. The cover itself — dominated by Goya's arresting portrait of the Duke of Wellington — signals the breadth and ambition of what lies within. A landmark in art publishing, this volume illustrates the National Gallery's unrivalled commitment to preserving and sharing humanity's greatest painted achievements, with a collection that includes masterworks by Botticelli, Rembrandt, Turner, Van Eyck, and Velázquez, among many others. The accompanying text argues for the enduring relevance of these works, not merely as historical artefacts but as living testaments to the power of human creativity. Rich in detail and scholarly in tone, yet never dry or inaccessible, it stands as both a definitive reference work and a genuinely beautiful object in its own right — leaving the reader to wonder which masterpiece they will discover next.