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The Usborne book of art

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This sumptuous book covers every era of visual art from ancient to modern.

It includes works from every major genre, from Classical to Cubist; focuses on every major theme, from still-life to society; and contains works by the world's most renowned and influential artists.

It offers over two hundred superb illustrations are combined with authoritative, informative and fascinating text, which brings the paintings and other artworks to life and also explains how to get the most out of looking at art.

Key works, including the "Arnolfini Portrait", "Supper at Emmaus", and "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon", are explored in detail.

It contains a timeline, biographical details about all the included artists, and an extensive glossary that explains key terms clearly and precisely.

It includes approved Internet links, which can be accessed through the Usborne Quicklinks website, to lead the reader to hundreds more works of art, in addition to the masterpieces included in this wonderful and exciting book.

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Product Details
Usborne Publishing Ltd
1409531740 / 9781409531746
Paperback
709
01/09/2011
United Kingdom
English
196 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.)
29 cm
Children / Juvenile Learn More
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