The Art Book - Softcover

Phaidon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0714836257 ISBN 13: 9780714836256

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 1997

Synopsis

The Art Book is the first ever fully-illustrated art dictionary. It presents an abundance of famous, varied and colourful images by 500 of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the present day. Arranged in alphabetical order by artist, it is amazingly easy to use. With one full page, representative image per artist and an informative text that discusses the work in detail as well as offering information about its creator, The Art Book is both educational and fun.

Presenting an entirely fresh way of looking at art, this book is an invaluable resource for reference and inspiration in every home, school, library or studio. Ideal for anyone new to art, it also serves as a visual sourcebook for teachers and designers, and will be a constant source of stimulus and delight for anyone wishing to look at art in a new light.

Winner of the Illustrated Book of the Year award in 1994, The Art Book has been an outstanding success and become a universally acclaimed landmark in the world of art. Now published in over 20 different languages and also in mini, midi and hardback formats, it has received rave reviews from countless newspapers and magazines and has made many appearances on the bestseller lists.

Complemented by The 20th Century Art Book and The American Art Book, its unique approach brings art to life, in all its magnificent diversity. An A-Z guide to 500 great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times, it debunks art-historical classifications by throwing together brilliant examples of all periods, schools, visions and techniques.

About this title

Review:

'An anthology crackling with visual energy'
The Times

'..as close to perfection as you'll get.'
The Bookseller

'Beautifully designed...revolutionary...a perfect present'
Good Book Guide

'Big, fun, well designed'
Wall Street Journal

'A great resource'
The Washingtonian

'Innovative'
Chicago Sun Times

'As a visual source book, its first class and gives you a quick tour of art history without necessarily leaving your chair. If art is a new interest, it's a great place to start but it will also be welcomed by regular gallery goers and students of art history.'
Brisbane News

Synopsis:

This is a pocket-sized A-Z guide to 500 great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times. Each artist is represented by a full-page colour plate of typical work, accompanied by information on each image and its creator. Artists, styles and subject matter are cross referenced.

About this edition

• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0714836257
• ISBN 13: 9780714836256
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 516