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Art: The Definitive Visual Guide (Hardcover)

by Andrew Graham-Dixon (Author, Editor)
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  • Hardcover: 612 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (1 Oct 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405322438
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405322430
  • Product Dimensions: 30.4 x 25.8 x 4.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,157 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"This [is a] staggeringly impressive, wonderfully well-designed book...it's a near-perfect overview of art history."
--Sunday Times (Culture Magazine), 30th November 2008

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The ultimate visual guide to paintings and sculpture from around the world Bring a gallery of more than 2,500 of the world’s most influential paintings and sculptures ever created into your home and learn everything you need to know about art history. Peruse over 8,000 stunning works from 700 artists and explore the major milestones of art history from cave paintings to modern masterpieces. Learn how to ‘read’ composition, subject matter, technique and style as key paintings are examined in intricate detail to help you understand the artist’s intentions, style and method. Picture-packed pages explore common themes such as landscapes, nudes and animals. Created in collaboration with the biggest art library in the world, Bridgeman, this is a must-have for every family bookshelf.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Art: The Definitive Visual Guide, 10 Feb 2009
By H. Lavelle (UK) - See all my reviews
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This is a beautifully presented book with great colour pictures. It is suitable for those who already have an interest in and some knowledge of art and also for beginners wishing to start learning. It is well set out in manageable, readable, subject areas, with the text well illustrated to aid understanding. I would recommend the book for adults and young people of secondary school age and above. It is terrific value for money.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Art: The Definitive Visual Guide, 1 Feb 2009
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This hardback book was bought as a gift, the person loved it, and found it very informative and interesting.
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Well illustrated and an extremely useful overview of the main movements and artists concerned over the centuries.
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I had been after a really comprehensive art book and this fits the bill perfectly. Practically every artist from every era and art movement you could think of is in here - even... Read more
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I bought this book for myself as a treat. I dont have much time for hobbies, but I like art and art history although Im no expert in either. Read more
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What a superb book. Not only does it explain how to get the most out of viewing a painting looking at techniques, presentation, and meaning, but it also covers just about any... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A massive 'leg up' on Art....
As an avid viewer of the Culture Show on the BBC I have enjoyed Andrew Graham-Dixons features covering diverse pieces of art, plus his 'take' on the art world & his infectious... Read more
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