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A Concise Introduction to the Knowledge of the Most Eminent Painters: By Which Every Lover of the Art of Painting May Instantly Know the Names, the Years, and Places of the Birth of Above Two Thousand - Hardcover

Matthew Pilkington

 
9780266874225: A Concise Introduction to the Knowledge of the Most Eminent Painters: By Which Every Lover of the Art of Painting May Instantly Know the Names, the Years, and Places of the Birth of Above Two Thousand

Synopsis

Comprehensive painter reference covering centuries of art and artists.

This edition presents a wide catalog of painters, their birthplaces, and key biographical details. It includes names from various schools and periods, with emphasis on the kinds of works they produced, such as history painting, portraits, landscapes, and still life.

  • Discover lists of painter names, life dates, and places tied to major art centers across Europe.
  • See at a glance the studios, teachers, and stylistic connections that shaped familiar masterpieces.
  • Learn about subjects and genres featured in historical catalogs, from hiftory and portraits to landscapes and marine scenes.
  • Quick-reference entries that help researchers trace artistic lineages and regional influences.
Ideal for readers seeking a detailed, cross-referenced snapshot of artists and their contexts.

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