The Paintings That Revolutionized Art (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783791381534)

Now available in a paperback edition, this beautifully illustrated, delightfully informative collection of one hundred of the world's most significant paintings covers nearly every period, culture, and style. What makes the Book of Kells such an extraordinary example of illuminated manuscript? Why is D rer's self-portrait so iconic? How did Turner's Rain, Steam, Speed turn the art world on its head? What's so great about Jasper John's Flag? And who was Whistler's mother, anyway? 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 texts that explain why the painting belongs in the pantheon of world changing art.

Author: Claudia Stauble
ISBN-10: 3791381539
ISBN-13: 9783791381534
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/14/2015
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.50lbs
Size: 10.50h x 8.30w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
New York Times Book Review 06/28/2015 pg. 18