Iain Zaczek
2) Mary Cassatt
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"Mary Cassatt said, 'There are two ways for a painter: the broad and easy one or the narrow and hard one.' Though born in Pennsylvania, Cassatt studied traditional art in Europe, but was eventually influenced by the Impressionists and Japanese prints. Full-color photographs of her works, including At the Opera, demonstrate her techniques, which readers can learn to emulate. Details and interesting trivia about her pieces are called out, such as the...
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An introductory survey of art from the Upper Paleolithic period through the early twenty-first century, featuring color reproductions of masterpieces, highlights of specific artists and movements, a discussion of tools and techniques used, and a look at stylistic influences between artists and cultures.
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A fresh take on the history of art, using cultural timelines to reveal little-known connections and influences between artworks and artistic movements. Structured around a central timeline covering Ancient & Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque, Rococo & Neoclassicism, Romanticism & Beyond, and The Modern Era, the book features lavish illustrations of artworks, together with commentaries, and lively "In Focus" features with information about the social,...
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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...
10) The art book
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Explores the ideas behind one hundred iconic works of art while examining their historical context.