The Eighteenth Century, Watteau to Tiepolo: The Great Centuries of Painting (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258046569)

""The Eighteenth Century, Watteau To Tiepolo: The Great Centuries Of Painting"" by Fosca Francois is a comprehensive art book that explores the evolution of painting during the 18th century. The book is divided into two sections, the first of which focuses on the Rococo style, represented by artists such as Antoine Watteau, Jean-Honor����� Fragonard, and Fran�����ois Boucher. The second section of the book explores the emergence of the Neoclassical style, represented by artists such as Jacques-Louis David and Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. The book features over 200 full-color reproductions of paintings, along with detailed descriptions and analysis of each work. The author provides historical context for each painting, discussing the cultural and political climate of the time, as well as the artistic influences that shaped each artist's style. Overall, ""The Eighteenth Century, Watteau To Tiepolo: The Great Centuries Of Painting"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of art, particularly in the 18th century. The book is well-researched and beautifully illustrated, making it a valuable addition to any art lover's library.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francois Fosca
ISBN-10: 1258046563
ISBN-13: 9781258046569
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/18/2011
Pages: 146
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.39lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.38d