«Great Masters of Impressionism»
The most complete story about what Impressionism is, including not only biographies and characteristics of artists but also an exploration of the emergence and existence of this group of masters. The author depicts the atmosphere of the artistic life of the late 19th century and how economic and social factors contributed to the development of this movement.
It may seem strange that what today seems like academic classic shocked in the late 19th century - «what, to paint not great battles or mythological scenes, but some peasants snoring at the roadside?!» By the time Impressionism was accepted, artists had to endure the attacks of the public, the press, and even colleagues in the profession.
«Great Masters of the Renaissance»
The colorful album «Great Masters of the Renaissance» will provide pleasure not only through its illustrations but also through a coherent and very complete narrative of how European art developed during the Renaissance. It describes how the history of Italy influenced the change in the art of that country and then all of Europe. It explains how mathematics helped Piero della Francesca create frescoes. What distinguishes Botticelli's style. And why Leonardo da Vinci went to work in France.
Beautiful illustrations from famous museums around the world, brief biographies, and main characteristics of the greatest masters' works - this book can be called an exciting story of one of the most remarkable eras in the development of art.