The illustrated history of art

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Title:

Author:

Clark, Judith, 1967-

ISBN:

9780517223109

Personal Author:

Clark, Judith, 1967-

Publication Information:

New York : Gramercy Books, 2004.

Physical Description:

224 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm

General Note:

"From the Renaissance to the present day"--Cover.

Abstract:

Discusses the major artists, their most important works of art, and the social contexts that transformed canvases and paint into celebrated works of art. Also included are detailed, visual explanations of the key art movements and of the techniques used by the masters to create their masterpieces.

Subject Term:

Art, Modern -- History.

Art -- Technique -- History.

Art, Modern. (OCoLC)fst00816615

Art -- Technique. (OCoLC)fst00815372

Genre:

History. (OCoLC)fst01411628

Electronic Access:

Publisher description http://catdir.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0627/2005295286-d.html

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Join the world's greatest artists for an exciting journey through the Renaissance to present times in AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ART. Learn about the major artists, their most important works of art, and the social contexts that transformed canvases and paint into celebrated works of art. Also included are detailed, visual explanations of the key art movements and of the techniques used by the masters to create their masterpieces. AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF ART is sure to please art scholars and novices alike with over 300 beautiful, clear reproductions.