Art - The Definitive Visual Guide

Andrew Graham-Dixon (Editorial Consultant)

ISBN 10: 1856131742 / ISBN 13: 9781856131742

Published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London, 2008

About this Item

Guide to over 2,500 paintings and sculptures from around the world, with profiles of over 700 artists. 612pp with index, illustrated throughout in colour and black and white. Red endpapers. Binding very slightly slack and minor bumping to spine, otherwise very good copy with no inscriptions. Unclipped DJ somewhat loose, with slight edge and surface wear, otherwise good. VERY HEAVY BOOK, extra postage will be required. Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall.

Seller Inventory # 015950

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Art - The Definitive Visual Guide
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856131742
• ISBN 13: 9781856131742
• Binding: Illustrated Boards
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art

About this title

Synopsis

HardCover. Pub Date :2008-10-01 Pages: 612 Language: English Publisher: Dorling Kindersley The ultimate visual guide to paintings and sculpture from around the world. Bring a gallery of more than 2.500 of the worlds most influential paintings and sculptures ever created into your home and learn everything you need to know about art history. Peruse over 8.000 stunning works from 700 artists and explore the major milestones of art history from cave paintings to modern masterpieces. Learn how to read composition. subject matter. technique and style as key paintings are examined in intricate detail to help you understand the artists intentions. style and method. Picture-packed pages explore common themes such as landscapes. nudes and animals. Created in collaboration with the biggest art library in the world. Bridgeman. this is a must-have for every family bookshelf.