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The Treasures of Vincent Van Gogh
he Treasures of Vincent Van Gogh offers unique insight into this solitary genius--from his difficult childhood to his inspiring artistic struggles to his tragic suicide. Ten items of rare facsimile memorabilia--including Van Gogh's birth record and private letters to his brother, Theo, and to fellow artist Gauguin--make this beautifully illustrated, meticulously researched book a must-have for …
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- 9780233003559
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- 63 hlm., 29 cm
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- 759 Hom
The Impressionists
This is a comprehensive visual reference to one of the best-loved periods of art history, with over 450 images. This is an in-depth look into the life and works of nine impressionist masters, including Pissarro, Manet, Degas, Monet, Renoir, Sisley, Bazille, Morisot and Cassatt. It features an informed and engaging narrative about the history and legacy of impressionism, written by leading autho…
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- 9780754824022
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- 352 hlm., 31 cm
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- 759 Kat
Vincent Van Gogh : The Lost Arles Sketchbook
n 2007 a Dutch art collector approached Teio Meedendorp, a senior researcher at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, with photographs of 21 sketches he had purchased for "a low price" on the internet auction site eBay.[3] Meedendorp told him that he did not believe they were by Vincent van Gogh.[3] The French art expert Franck Bailie was later informed about the existence of the sketchbook by a fr…
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- 9781419725944
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- 280 hlm., 39 cm
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- 750 Ovc
The Paintings That Revolutionized Art
Art history is filled with paintings that shocked, intrigued, enraged, and mystified their audiences—paintings that exemplified the period in which they were created and forever changed the way we think. Here, one hundred examples of these icons of art are presented in beautiful, high-quality reproductions. Each double-page spread features lavish illustrations and details as well as engaging …
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- 97837913815341
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- 288 hlm., 27 cm
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- 750 Sta
Ancient Ivory: Masterpieces of the Assyrian Empire
Elephant ivory is a tactile, beautiful, and workable material. It can be made into many different forms and is the strongest material in the animal kingdom. It has been highly prized from the Paleolithic to the present day, and the impact on elephants has been severe―indeed, the Syrian elephant was hunted to extinction. Long ago, during the early first millennium bce―“The Age of Ivory”…
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- 9780500051917
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- 208 hlm., 28 cm
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- 730 Her
The Art of the Italian Renaissance
The Italian Renaissance was one of the most splendid eras of European art. Interest in this artistically so extraordinarily productive period between 1300 and 1600 remains unbroken to this day.This volume focuses on impressive works from all fields of the visual arts, competently explaining the various aspects of Italian Renaissance art and captivating the reader's attention with its magnificen…
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- 9783848008391
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- 463 hlm., 25 cm
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Titian : Masters of Italian Art
Titian (1490–1576) was one of the most versatile of Italian painters, equally adept with portraits, landscape backgrounds, and mythological and religious subjects. His painting methods, particularly in the application and use of color, would exercise a profound influence not only on painters of the Italian Renaissance, but on future generations of Western art. During the course of his long li…
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- 9783848005550
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- 140 hlm., 26 cm
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Leonardo da Vinci - The Graphic Work-II
Discover the genius of Leonardo da Vinci through a stunning photographic study of his works. This book showcases his greatest graphic works, highlighting their intricate details and masterful techniques. Delve into the mind of a true renaissance man and appreciate the beauty and complexity of his art.
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- 9783836529754
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- 700 hlm., 29 cm
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- 750 Zol
Leonardo da Vinci - The Complete Paintings - I
This updated edition of our XL title provides the most comprehensive survey of the life and work of this master painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, and inventor. Its catalogue raisonné of Leonardo’s paintings covers both his surviving and his lost painted works. With full-bleed details of many paintings, the reader is able to inspect the subtlest facets of brushworks that came to revolu…
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- 9780000000126
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- 252 hlm., 29 cm
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- 750 Zol
Vermeer
Though numbering just 35 known works, the œuvre of Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) is hailed as one of the most important and inspiring portfolios in art history. His paintings have prompted a New York Times best seller, a film starring Scarlett Johansson, and record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington.
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- 9783836504898
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- 96 hlm., 27 cm
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- 750 Sch
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