100 Stories of Famous Western Paintings You Should Know

Author: Xu Zhirong
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book consists of one hundred sections. It begins with the Renaissance in the 15th century and ends with surrealism painting in the 20th century. Each section focuses on a single painting. Sometimes, comparing other artworks—whether from the same period or the same school—with the main artwork can provide a more thorough understanding of its origins or background. The contrast between them is like a main dish paired with side dishes, offering a richer taste than tasting alone. In this way, the book includes a total of 274 artworks. Most of them are oil paintings, with only a very small number of sculptures, murals, and watercolors.