Art - The Definitive Visual Guide

Andrew Graham-Dixon (Editorial Consultant)

ISBN 10: 1856131742 / ISBN 13: 9781856131742

Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London, 2008

About this Item

Guide to over 2,500 paintings and sculptures from around the world, with profiles of over 700 artists. 612pp with index, illustrated throughout in colour and black and white. Red endpapers. Binding very slightly slack and minor bumping to spine, otherwise very good copy with no inscriptions. Unclipped DJ somewhat loose, with slight edge and surface wear, otherwise good. VERY HEAVY BOOK, extra postage will be required. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 015950

Bibliographic Details

Title: Art - The Definitive Visual Guide

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London

Publication Date: 2008

Binding: Illustrated Boards

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Good

Edition: First Edition, First Printing.

Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis:

The ultimate visual guide to paintings and sculpture from around the world From the earliest cave paintings to Damien Hirst bring a gallery of the world’s finest art into your home and learn everything you need to know about art history. Peruse over 8,000 stunning works from 700 artists and learn how to ‘read’ composition, subject matter, technique and style as key paintings are examined in intricate detail to help you understand the artist’s intentions, style and method. Picture-packed pages explore common themes such as landscapes, nudes and animals. Created in collaboration with the biggest art library in the world, Bridgeman, this is a must-have for every family bookshelf.

Review:

"This [is a] staggeringly impressive, wonderfully well-designed book...it's a near-perfect overview of art history."
-- Sunday Times (Culture Magazine), 30th November 2008