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The Art Book - An introduction to 500 artists from medieval to modern times. Paperback, Mini.
The Art Book - An introduction to 500 artists from medieval to modern times. Paperback, Mini.
Conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors
Description:
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.
Overview:
Conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors
Description:
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.
Specifications:
- Paperback
- English
- 163 x 123 mm, 6 3/8 x 4 7/8 in
- 516 pp
- 500 colour illustrations
- An award-winning A to Z guide to 500 great painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times
- A celebrated landmark in the art book world, published in more than 20 languages
- Each entry includes a full-page, colour reproduction of the artist's representative work and a concise descriptive text
- Debunks art-historical classifications by juxtaposing brilliant examples of all periods, schools, visions and techniques
- Glossaries of artistic movements and technical terms make this a valuable work of reference
- This compact mini version presents the whole package in an easily portable format
- Also available in midi and hardback formats
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