00000nam a2200000 i 4500 UP-1685594773863117537 Buklod 20230621101328.0 t rm |||| ud cr ||||||||||| 230621t20182011xxu agr 001 0 eng 9781465474391 20641965 FA-7163 Sketch Books, Inc. P959.20 DLC eng rda DCFA eng ND 1143 G74 2018 Great paintings the world's masterpieces explored and explained contributors, Karen Hosack Janes, Ian Chilvers, Ian Zaczek ; editor, Wilkes, Angela. New York, New York DK Publishing 2018 ©2011 256 pages illustrations 26 cm still image rdacontent text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Includes boblographic references and index 1100-1500-- 1500-1600-- 1600-1700-- 1700-1800-- 1800-1900-- 1900 to present-- "A sumptuous, visual guided tour of 66 of the world's greatest paintings, each examined in unrivaled depth. Ranging from works by Zhang Zeduan, a 12th-century Chinese master, to modern masterpieces by Rothko and Anselm Kiefer, this book provides an excellent visual introduction to the history of art in chronological order. Alongside a magnificent gallery of iconic paintings with more than 700 full-color photographs, the story behind each painting is fully explained, unlocking the meanings of symbols and historical details. Artists' biographies and features on historical and social context explore how landmark paintings were influenced by what went before them, and how they went on to inspire future artists. Paintings are analyzed visually through close-up details to help the reader understand the key features, composition, and techniques. Reading Great Paintings is like being taken around a gallery by a personal guide who helps you look at paintings--both familiar and new--in fresh and fascinating ways."-- Art appreciation. Painting Appreciation. Chilvers, Ian contributor. Hosack, Karen contributor. Zaczek, Iain contributor. Wilkes, Angela editor. Book FO UPD DCFA ND 1143 G74 2018 Book