1978 Adventures in art
An introduction to the provocative world of art through the collection of one of the world's great museums: The National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Author Marian King brings a long and distinguished background as art writer and lecturer to her discussion of a dazzling array of masterpieces —chosen to span the centuries, types, and individual styles of art, and arranged in stimulating comparative groups.
In all, there are 86 illustrations, including 55 plates in full color. Together they represent the achievements of outstanding artists from the dawn of the Renaissance in Italy to modern times. Included are such masters as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rubens, Rembrandt, Goya, Manet, Renoir, Cézanne, and Picasso. In addition, there are several examples of American folk painting, as well as the innovative contributions of contemporary artists Jackson Pollock, Morris Louis, and others.
Each work of art is accompanied by an insightful, readable commentary as well as a concise biography of the artist.
86 illustrations, with 55 plates in full color
Length:136 Pages
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