Artists Who Changed History
Artists Who Changed History
A stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated artists, from Giotto to Frida Kahlo, that tells the fascinating life stories behind their masterpieces. Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each painter or sculptor, as well as paintings and photographs of them at work in their studios, Artists Who Changed History explores the vision and approach of each artist, and the story of their creative development, and their friendships, loves, and rivalries. Timelines provide an accessible overview of the life of each artist, while the biographies place them in their historical context, revealing the key social and artistic factors that shaped them, and their contribution to the development of art--the legacy of their work and its influence on the artists that followed them. Feature boxes break down signature techniques in detail, while full-page reproductions showcase the visual splendor of landmark works. Directories at the end of each chapter contain brief biographies of other key artists from the period, providing the reader with an overview of art history in the process. Combining gripping and informative narrative text with awe-inspiring images, Artists Who Changed History is a beautifully presented insight into the life and work of some of the world's most extraordinary creative minds.
This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas. Artists Who Changed History places well-known artists in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence Art as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in art, sculptures, and the history of art or who would like to broaden their general understanding of art and the lives of artists. Inside this book on artists, you'll find: -An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the world's most influential artists - Middle Ages to the present day -Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Judith Leyster and Frank Bowling -Lavishly illustrated portraits of each artist alongside photographs of their homes and studios, original sketches, notebooks, letters In this Art guide, each artist is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense o
This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas. Artists Who Changed History places well-known artists in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence Art as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in art, sculptures, and the history of art or who would like to broaden their general understanding of art and the lives of artists. Inside this book on artists, you'll find: -An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the world's most influential artists - Middle Ages to the present day -Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Judith Leyster and Frank Bowling -Lavishly illustrated portraits of each artist alongside photographs of their homes and studios, original sketches, notebooks, letters In this Art guide, each artist is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense o
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A stunning visual celebration of the world's most celebrated artists, from Giotto to Frida Kahlo, that tells the fascinating life stories behind their masterpieces. Lavishly illustrated with portraits of each painter or sculptor, as well as paintings and photographs of them at work in their studios, Artists Who Changed History explores the vision and approach of each artist, and the story of their creative development, and their friendships, loves, and rivalries. Timelines provide an accessible overview of the life of each artist, while the biographies place them in their historical context, revealing the key social and artistic factors that shaped them, and their contribution to the development of art--the legacy of their work and its influence on the artists that followed them. Feature boxes break down signature techniques in detail, while full-page reproductions showcase the visual splendor of landmark works. Directories at the end of each chapter contain brief biographies of other key artists from the period, providing the reader with an overview of art history in the process. Combining gripping and informative narrative text with awe-inspiring images, Artists Who Changed History is a beautifully presented insight into the life and work of some of the world's most extraordinary creative minds.
This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas. Artists Who Changed History places well-known artists in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence Art as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in art, sculptures, and the history of art or who would like to broaden their general understanding of art and the lives of artists. Inside this book on artists, you'll find: -An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the world's most influential artists - Middle Ages to the present day -Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Judith Leyster and Frank Bowling -Lavishly illustrated portraits of each artist alongside photographs of their homes and studios, original sketches, notebooks, letters In this Art guide, each artist is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense o
This visual celebration of the world's most celebrated thinkers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and pioneering ideas. Artists Who Changed History places well-known artists in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence Art as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in art, sculptures, and the history of art or who would like to broaden their general understanding of art and the lives of artists. Inside this book on artists, you'll find: -An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the world's most influential artists - Middle Ages to the present day -Eight pages of brand-new content with 12 new entries, including Judith Leyster and Frank Bowling -Lavishly illustrated portraits of each artist alongside photographs of their homes and studios, original sketches, notebooks, letters In this Art guide, each artist is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense o
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