Art, Annotated: Your Expert Guide to 500 of the World's Greatest Works of Art

Art, Annotated: Your Expert Guide to 500 of the World's Greatest Works of Art

Author: DK

ISBN: 978-0241679388

Price: Rs. 1976.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition

Book Overview

A stunning art gallery in a book, art, annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints. Combining reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest art ever created. Immerse yourself in this book and learn all about art - how Michelangelo painted nudes, what cubism is, and where abstraction came from. Discover ancient Egyptian frescoes, read the visual clues to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and find out what inspired Louise Bourgeois and Banksy. In this art book, you will find: Art from all over the world exploring key elements such as composition, colour, technique, and symbolism. Profiles the work of more than 450 artists from across the world and many different cultures, covering every period and major art movement. Art set in its historical context, which makes art, annotated a complete overview of art history. An optional 32-page directory of biographies of all the artists featured at the back of the book. Packed with information and full of inspiration, art, annotated brings the finest paintings and sculptures right into your home. It is the ultimate history of art and visual sourcebook for all art lovers. Read more

Edition details: English, 512 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0241679388.

Book Specifications & Quick Facts

Reading Level
General / Adult
Language & Format
English • Paperback
ISBN Reference
978-0241679388
Publisher
DK
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What is this book about?

A stunning art gallery in a book, art, annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints. Combining reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest art ever created. Immerse yourself in this...

Who should read this book?

Recommended for readers who enjoy quality books and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by DK.

Why Readers Pick This Edition

  • Published by DK.
  • Language: English.
  • Page count: 512.

Catalog Description

A stunning art gallery in a book, art, annotated spans more than 3,000 years of paintings, sculptures, and prints. Combining reproductions of each work of art with precise annotations and visual analysis, it is an expertly curated selection of the finest art ever created. Immerse yourself in this book and learn all about art - how Michelangelo painted nudes, what cubism is, and where abstraction came from. Discover ancient Egyptian frescoes, read the visual clues to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, and find out what inspired Louise Bourgeois and Banksy. In this art book, you will find: Art from all over the world exploring key elements such as composition, colour, technique, and symbolism....

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