Items related to Portraits: 50 Paintings You Should Know (50 You Should...
Synopsis
Throughout the history of art most of the world's greatest artists have produced portraits at some point in their careers, whether commissioned by rulers or magnates; created to preserve a cherished friend or relation; or even to capture the artist's own likeness. Arranged chronologically, each of the 50 masterworks in this book exemplifies a moment in history, or a turning point in the artist's career. Van Eyck's A Man in a Turban, Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, Sargent's Madame X, Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Necklace, Warhol's Marilyn and many more world-famous paintings are featured in exquisite full-page reproductions accompanied by engaging and enlightening texts. An introductory essay on the history and importance of the portrait in art history and brief biographies of each artist round out this survey that provides valuable information in an attractive and affordable package.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"Being educated on works of art is just as important as being up on the latest trends in design. Plus, all 50 portraits are super iconic and beautiful, so there's that, too."
--DominoAbout the Author
Brad Finger is the author of Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know, 50 Photos You Should Know, and Modern Art: The Groundbreaking Moments, all by Prestel.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPrestel
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 3791349805
- ISBN 13 9783791349800
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages144
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 10.83
Shipping:
£ 1.98
Within U.S.A.
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
50 Portraits You Should Know (50 You Should Know)
Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00066211419
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Portraits : 50 Portraits You Should Know
Published by
Prestel Verlag GmbH & Co KG., 2014
ISBN 10: 3791349805
ISBN 13: 9783791349800
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 19055332-20
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
50 Portraits You Should Know
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.25. Seller Inventory # G3791349805I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
50 Portraits You Should Know (50 You Should Know)
Seller: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized. Seller Inventory # M3791349805Z2
Quantity: 6 available
Stock Image
50 Portraits You Should Know (50 You Should Know)
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. 1.19. Seller Inventory # 3791349805-2-3
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
50 Portraits You Should Know (50 You Should Know)
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 1.19. Seller Inventory # 353-3791349805-gdd
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Portraits: 50 Paintings You Should Know (50 You Should Know)
Published by
Prestel, Germany, Munich, 2014
ISBN 10: 3791349805
ISBN 13: 9783791349800
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Throughout the history of art most of the world's greatest artists have produced portraits at some point in their careers, whether commissioned by rulers or magnates; created to preserve a cherished friend or relation; or even to capture the artist's own likeness. Arranged chronologically, each of the 50 masterworks in this book exemplifies a moment in history, or a turning point in the artist's career. Van Eyck's A Man in a Turban, Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, Sargent's Madame X, Kahlo's Self-Portrait with Necklace, Warhol's Marilyn and many more world-famous paintings are featured in exquisite full-page reproductions accompanied by engaging and enlightening texts. An introductory essay on the history and importance of the portrait in art history and brief biographies of each artist round out this survey that provides valuable information in an attractive and affordable package. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR008469615
Quantity: 3 available
Seller Image
Portraits: 50 Paintings You Should Know (50 You Should Know)
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: LikeNew. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs3407458643
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Portraits: 50 Paintings You Should Know (50 You Should Know)
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Seller Inventory # wbs5617060957
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
50 Portraits You Should Know (50 You Should Know)
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 1.19. Seller Inventory # 353-3791349805-vrg
Quantity: 1 available