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Extraordinary reference book of over 80 famous painters, their lives, their loves and their iconic paintings.

This art book includes insightful biographies of artists accompanied with remarkable reproductions of their famous artworks. Begin with the early Renaissance and follow art movements through the centuries to some of the most well-known artists alive today.

A gorgeous exploration of the defining people of the art world including pioneers like Giotto and Jan van Eyck, the greats like Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael, and the visionaries like Frida Kahlo and Hokusai. 

The large format art book is overflowing with information and pictures of your favorite classics. The full-page prints are especially spectacular, allowing you to get the full effect of the work that inspired, defined and encapsulated art movements.

Over 500 years of the craft is discussed, with the chapters organized by century starting with “Before 1500” and ending with “1945 – Present.” Each chapter features the relevant painters of those years with its own directory. Read about the historical context of art movements in sections which include timelines and fact panels giving incredible insight into the art world, the past lives of artists and their visions and techniques.  

Discover the unconventional stories of the artists’ lives, including their influences, developments, friendships, loves and rivalries. Read about the portraits that Holbein did for Henry VIII to play matchmaker, Caravaggio’s astonishing reaction to a badly cooked artichoke and the many romantic affairs of Picasso. Sometimes scandalous and often tumultuous, the lives of artists like Raphael, Hogarth, van Gogh, O’Keeffe, Magritte, Warhol and Kiefer are as interesting and captivating as their work. 

The Artists Behind the Paint Brushes

A beautiful coffee table book that would make a lovely gift for those interested in art history and artist biographies, or to browse the attractive reproductions of the famous artworks. Includes a foreword by Ross King, who is the author of the bestselling Brunelleschi’s Dome and Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling, as well as the novels Ex-Libris and Domino.

   • Over 80 biographies of the standout artists over the centuries since the early Renaissance.
   • Beautiful reproductions of artworks that allow you to get up close to their brush strokes.
   • Insight into historical art themes and movements that influenced the periods.

From the Publisher

What It’s About
This large artbook is filled with glossy full-page prints of beautiful works of art and the artists behind them. It covers the history of art from over 500 years back to today. This is truly a must-have book for all art lovers! A time capsule of the history of art, this guide covers the timeline of art through the years, from the Renaissance era to the modern art of today. Analyze the work of over 7,000 artists with commentary from the author about various works of art. Browse moments in art history, see the impacts of “The Greats” in the art world and how they affected art today. Filled with diagrams and annotations about many works of art, you’ll learn how to look at art with an observant and analytical eye. Take a guided tour through iconic paintings and sculptures! With over 2,500 “stops” on this tour, you’re bound to be sucked into the beautiful world of art and its history. Impress everyone you meet at your next art gallery. Dive into the world of Western art forms as you’re guided through themes, techniques and stories. Covering early art from the BC era right up to contemporary works — this is the all-inclusive guide to the best of the West.

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Pages
360 600 352 400 416

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; Illustrated edition (September 5, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 360 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465463283
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1465463289
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.45 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.56 x 1.13 x 11.38 inches