Dictionary of Western Art Masters

Author: P. Fried-Kraussart
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: This book introduces 73 artists recognized by contemporaries as "masters," ranging from Cimabue in the Middle Ages to Giotto, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Poussin, Watteau, Goya, Delacroix, Monet, Van Gogh, Kischiner, Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky, Ernst, Pollock, Bacon, and Andy Warhol in the 20th century. It includes biographies of the painters and their significant works, explaining the artistic influences they received and the different stages of their creative processes. The book summarizes the artistic innovations of the painters and their contributions to art history, presented in a richly illustrated format. It is a premium choice for readers eager to quickly discover or learn about the art of Western painting masters.