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Bringing together Western paintings from medieval to modern times, this title takes a thematic approach to art. With topics including religious paintings, portaiture, allegory and abstract art, the paintings are located within their cultural history.

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Alexander Sturgis, the general editor of this book, is on staff at the National Gallery in London, where he lectures on all aspects of the museum's collection. Hollis Clayton, consulting editor, is an associate professor of art history at Northwestern University; the author of articles, catalogs, and books; and a prolific lecturer across North America and Europe. He is based in Evanston, Illinois.

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  • PublisherMitchell Beazley
  • Publication date2000
  • ISBN 10 1840002077
  • ISBN 13 9781840002072
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