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Art that changed the world dk5/21/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Updated for 2018, Great Paintings is a beautiful guide to the paintings, both familiar and new, that have changed the world- it really is like having a gallery of all the great paintings at your fingertips. Each section features a lavish double-page image of an influential painting that defines each artistic style. Plus, biographies of the artists provide the background to each art work, inspiring you to paint your own picture of the historical and social context behind each masterpiece. Art That Changed the World tells the story of every major art style, movement by movement, giving art lovers a visual timeline showing key paintings that sparked each transition and explaining major events that shaped their evolution. Unlock the hidden meanings and symbols behind each painting, with over 700 photographs to bring the pictures to life and help you understand the key features, composition and techniques that have made these paintings stand out. Over 75 of the worlds most celebrated, rare, and seminal books are examined and explained in this stunning treasury. Great Paintings takes you on your own personal gallery tour of over 60 of the world's best-loved paintings. Kathryn Hennessy (Senior Editor) 4.23 473 ratings88 reviews With a foreword by James Naughtie Turn the pages of the most famous books of all time and marvel at the stories behind them. Description From works by Botticelli and Raphael to Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo, discover the paintings that have shaken the art world through the centuries and across continents. From cat connoisseur Louis Wain to pattern fanatic Yinka Shonibare, the artists in this book have all used their creativity and complexity to make powerful art. ![]()
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