Author : Ines Janet Engelmann
Publisher : Prestel Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,4 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN :
Presents fifty of the most important works from the early nineteenth to the turn of twentieth centuries in colour.
Author : Ines Janet Engelmann
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,82 MB
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 3791384430
Now available in a new edition, this array of masterpieces by the luminaries of the Impressionist movement is the next best thing to viewing them in person. No artistic education is complete without a healthy dose of Impressionism. Here fifty of the most important works from the early nineteenth through the early twentieth centuries are gorgeously reproduced, including the best of Monet, Degas, van Gogh, Renoir, Cézanne, Cassatt, Manet, Seurat, and Pisarro. Each piece is given a brief overview establishing its place in the Impressionist pantheon as well as in its artist's oeuvre. An introductory text explains the Impressionistic style, tracing the movement's development, while an appendix offers biographies of the artists. The result is a veritable tour on Impressionism, offering an enjoyable and practical art history lesson that everyone can enjoy.
Author : Kristina Lowis
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,95 MB
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 3791381709
Now available in an updated edition, this generously illustrated book is a tour of the most important Western paintings since the Renaissance. Spanning seven centuries, this selection of 50 iconic paintings offers readers a crash course in art history while presenting gorgeous color reproductions that are a pleasure to contemplate. Starting with Giotto’s Arena Chapel frescoes and continuing through Botticelli’s The Birth of Venus, da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring as well as works by Monet, van Gogh, Cassatt, Cézanne, Dalí, Kahlo, Hopper, Pollock, Rothko, and O’Keeffe, nearly every important painter is represented in this book.
Author : Christiane Weidemann
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,92 MB
Release : 2017-05-25
Category : Art
ISBN : 3791383388
Now available in a new edition, this chronologically arranged volume covers a century and a half of masterpieces which beautifully capture the development of art in the modern age.Now available in a new edition, this chronologically arranged volume covers a century and a half of masterpieces which beautifully capture the development of art in the modern age. Starting with James Abbott McNeill Whistler and ending with Matthew Barney, nearly every prominent figure in Modern art is represented in vibrant double-page spreads that show how these artists redefined norms and challenged tradition. Fascinating biographical and anecdotal information about each artist is provided alongside large reproductions of their most celebrated works, stunning details, and images of the artists themselves. From the Impressionists to the Surrealists, Cubists to Pop artists—readers will find a wealth of information as well as hours of enjoyment learning about one of the most popular and prolific periods in art history.
Author : Marty Noble
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 14,1 MB
Release : 2007-02-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486451356
Sixty color-ready illustrations of timeless treasures by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters include works by Cassatt, Cézanne, Degas, Gauguin, van Gogh, Manet, Monet, Renoir, Sargent, Seurat, Toulouse-Lautrec, and others.
Author : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 20,71 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Impressionism (Art)
ISBN : 0870993178
Author : Thomas Koester
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,30 MB
Release : 2016-03-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 3791381695
Now available in an updated edition, this attractive, useful, and entertaining collection of great artists and great art is a course in art history for readers of all ages. This bestselling reference guide profiles 50 major artists alongside their representative works. The entries are presented in an eye-catching format that features superb illustrations, brief biographies, and critical analyses. A glossary of important terms is also included in the book. Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic period, giving readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts. Perfect for casual reading or easy reference, this accessible overview is a fun and practical art history lesson that everyone can enjoy.
Author : Taschen
Publisher : Taschen
Page : 1004 pages
File Size : 37,55 MB
Release : 2020-01-15
Category :
ISBN : 9783836576239
A must-have for any art buff, this definitive who's who of Impressionism gathers 10 monographs from the Basic Art series for the price of three. Precise texts and impeccable reproductions guide us through the life and works of Cézanne, Degas, Gauguin, Manet, Monet, Renoir, Rousseau, Seurat, Toulouse-Lautrec, and van Gogh.
Author : Marty Noble
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 28,48 MB
Release : 2009-01-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0486465381
Viewers are irresistibly drawn to the radiance of Impressionist art — and with this coloring book, you can recapture the luminous quality that makes these paintings so popular. Splendid stained glass reproductions include 16 of the most beloved Impressionist works: van Gogh's The Starry Night, Mary Cassatt's The Bath, and Hassam's The Flower Girl, plus others by Gauguin, Manet, Monet, Sargent, Cézanne, Renoir, and more.
Author : Christiane Weidemann
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,30 MB
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Art
ISBN : 3791383612
Now available in a new edition, this book offers more than 500 years of achievements in art by women. This beautifully produced, richly detailed, and comprehensive survey of fifty influential women artists from the Renaissance to the Post-Modern era details their vast contributions to the art world. From the Early Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi and the seventeenth-century illustrator Maria Sibylla Merian to Impressionist Mary Cassatt and Berthe Morisot, and to modern icons such as Frida Kahlo, Georgia O’Keeffe and Louise Bourgeois, the most important female artists are profiled in this book in chronologically arranged double-page spreads. There is a succinct biography for each artist, together with information outlining her accomplishments and influence, additional resources for further study, and, best of all, brilliant full-color reproductions of the artist’s works. Packed with information, this stunning and absorbing book showcases the remarkable artistic contributions of women throughout history.
