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Art: The Definitive Visual Guide [Hardcover]

Andrew Graham-Dixon (Author, Editor)
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Publication Date: 1 Oct 2008

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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  • Hardcover: 612 pages
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (1 Oct 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1405322438
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405322430
  • Product Dimensions: 26.1 x 4.5 x 30.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 7,242 in Books (See Top 100 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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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! 31 Mar 2009
By C. Rand
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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 painter I could name, and an awful lot I didn't know! Beautifully produced with excellent quality reproductions, it also has in-depth looks at artists such as Van Gogh, and Bosch. It also covers art from all continents from 3000BCE to 2005AD. I'm presently doing an Open University art history course, and it is invaluable. However even if I wasn't I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves art, and I am going to get many hours of pleasure browsing through it.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional reference book 19 Feb 2011
By W. Mckenzie
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One of the best reference books on art I've seen. It has good academic commentary in neat, digestible chunks, combined with a really nice selection of images - mixing large and small format, all slotted together in an attractive layout that is genuinely informative and highly readable. It's very well-organised, placing artists into the context of their historical period, grouping them in the various art movements, analysing pictures with little sketches, commenting on the significance of their works and why they're important. It's also well-written, with no inflated "art-speak". Got to be one of my favourite art books - a comprehensive reference that's also an enjoyable page-turner.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Art: The Definitive Visual Guide 10 Feb 2009
By H. Lavelle
Format:Hardcover
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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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Recipient Delighted 14 Oct 2011
By Jamie H. McArdle
Format:Hardcover
Bought this as a present for a friend's son who was starting a Fine Arts degree at university. He was delighted. Recommended for anyone with art as an interest.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Art appreciation 23 Oct 2011
By Ann C
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Perfect as an introduction to art from cave painting to the modern day.
Well laid out. Plenty of pictures and detailed comment on meanings within pictures.
Clear timelines and insights into famous painters.
Useful for reference and for dipping into for inspiration.
Good price for such a large informative book.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Art: The Definitive Visual Guide Book 13 Sep 2011
By Annnika
Format:Hardcover
This is a great book - A friend let me borrow her copy and I ordered myself one almost straight away! It has a great section at the beginning which helps to deconstruct some art mediums, which is really good for language used to talk about artworks. The book itself is jammed full of great information with a very through timeline and lots of information about all the famous artists plus many others. This is a great book and I strongly recommend it.
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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely lovely 8 April 2009
By Mrs. J. Newbold
Format:Hardcover
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. This book is so lovely, its like an indulgence turning every page. Im dipping into it every night and learning so much, the writing is outstanding and the pictures are beautiful. This book is a treasure and I love it. Amazing value, a book to keep for life.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great 30 Jan 2012
By Steph
Format:Hardcover
Absolutely brilliant :) worth every penny and more thousands of pictures and explainations - you dont need any other book - this one is fantastic :D
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Reference book
This is a large and heavy book but it has to be to contain all the information. It does exactly what I wanted, gives me a fast reference to Art and Artists. I like it.
Published 2 months ago by J. S. Raby
5.0 out of 5 stars Is a great book
The book lived up to all my expectations with what is included and goes into a lot of detail on the subjects.
Published 4 months ago by Barry Meyers
5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what we wanted
An informative and beautifully illustrated encyclopaedia of art, perfect fro giving an overview to young and old alike, great book.
Published 4 months ago by Alison Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars As close to definitive as one book can be
The title of this book is hugely ambitious but for a one (enormous) book guide to art this comes very close, some ancient cultures and art movements only get a double page spread... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Stevo
1.0 out of 5 stars OK TO 1900, SORT OF, BUT GROSSLY MISREPRESENTATIONAL THEREAFTER
Beautiful, yes, huge, yes, will impress your friends, yes, bargain price, yes; I can't argue with those who have enthused over this book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jeff Walmsley
5.0 out of 5 stars art stuff
good price and arrived quickly - great help with college work and would advise others to get it if studying art
Published 5 months ago by Janette Price
5.0 out of 5 stars Art
The book is the story of art through the ages up to modern times.There are explanations of each era and school with excellent examples with close ups to illustrate particular... Read more
Published 16 months ago by TonyT
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but arrived damaged
Would have been a great gift if it had not arrived damaged, which forced me to buy another one from another outlet. Having said that I would recommend it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ms. D. A. E. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Art made easy.
Beautiful book. Fabulous illustrations. Wide range of art and artists covered and key details explained. Ideal to dip in and out off. Highly recommended.
Published 20 months ago by spike
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