The Masters of Painting: The Life and Work of the Greatest Artists
Printhouse: Eksmo
Series: Gift Editions. Art
Age restrictions: 16+
Year of publication: 2019
ISBN: 9785041041014
Number of pages: 360
Size: 308x261x27 mm
Cover type: hard
Weight: 2243 g
ID: 826993
A magnificent edition that will be a decoration for any bookshelf! This book is a reminder of the true value of art, a kind of pocket museum dedicated to the life and work of the greatest artists and sculptors. Each chapter presents a brief but substantive narrative about the creator through the lens of their time. Additionally, the book is complemented by carefully selected illustrations showcasing the entire spectrum of the genius works of these artists. One could stop here, but this is not the end of the journey: the reader can further explore questions of interest, supplementing the information received by studying the reproductions of the presented works, discovering where they are located, being enchanted by them, delving into their meaning, and of course, being inspired. Each work of art gains new qualities in the eyes of the person who sees it. Experience the bloodthirsty Rome of the Baroque era or the Rome of Caravaggio and Bernini; discover the world of Japan during the Edo period or the hot Provence - the mise-en-scène of the magnificent tragedy of Vincent van Gogh's last years. The large format will allow you to notice every detail of the greatest works of art from different eras, and the quality of the printing will not leave any aesthete indifferent.