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The Art Book is the first fully illustrated art dictionary. It presents a feast of famous, varied and colourful images by 500 of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the present day. Arranged in alphabetical order by artist, it is easy to use. With one large, quintessential image per artist, and an informative text that discusses the work in detail as well as offering information about its creator, The Art Book is both educational and fun. With the turn of every page The Art Book reveals the works that make up the rich heritage of Western Art, including altarpieces, installations, books of hours, oil paintings, frescos, sculptures, watercolours, prints, ready-mades, collages and many more. Aimed at teenagers and adults alike The Art Book is for all those who wish to learn about art without being overwhelmed by complicated theories and art historical developments. Easy to use cross references take you on a journey through the book, to other artists who worked in the same style and other ways the same subject has been treated across the centuries. Glossaries of movements and technical terms explain the sometimes confusing jargon of art historians in simple terms; and an international directory of galleries and museums list the works that are on view to the public. Presenting a fresh way of looking at art, this book is an invaluable resource for reference and inspiration in every home, school, library or studio. Ideal for those coming to art for the first time, it also serves as a visual sourcebook for teachers and designers, and will be a constant source of stimulus and delight for anyone wishing to look at art with a fresh eye
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Only a fiver for all this information! The pictures are glorious and some of them are a revelation. Don't believe the bit about "no information" either: each picture has an informative caption describing the work, the artist, and their importance. There is also a useful glossary that doubles up as a concise history of art.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a well-informed book, thoroughly researched and beautifully laid out so one can leaf through it at random, letting one's eye linger over the many visual treats the book holds between its covers, or quickly flick through it in one go until a particular picture takes one's fancy. It mixes the well-known with the obscure, such as Roy Lichtenstein's In The Car (which has been an ad campaign favourite of companies on both sides of the Atlantic virtually since its 1963 creation) and Rene Magritte's Treachery Of Images (one of the artist's lesser-known but still very striking works). It is informative about each featured artist, giving a little biographical information, such as family background, when exactly in life the artist started painting, what their social circumstances were and how this affected their creative mindset, if at all. It is a very well-balanced book, giving equal space to the stars of the art world, such as Magritte and Da Vinci (it's a sign of the book's strength that Mona Lisa is just another highlight.) as it does to lesser-known artists, such as Lichtenstein. In each case, the painting, rather than the artist, is the star.
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a beautiful and inspiring book to flick through. It is perfect coffee table material and great to dip into at odd moments. The quality of the paper is really good, as well as the reproductions of the art inside. This is a wonderful overview of some of the greatest art and artists that the world has seen. Simply stunning.
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Good
I have read it. In my opinion, it is so good. Although it was used before, cover and its inside sheets are very new. I like it.
Published 5 months ago by Thanh Hung
Not impressed
Plus Side
-Small so quick to read
-Covers quite a lot of artists
Minus Side
-Only covers one piece of work per artist - some great artists... Read more
-Small so quick to read
-Covers quite a lot of artists
Minus Side
-Only covers one piece of work per artist - some great artists... Read more
Published 7 months ago by L Smith
Pint sized gallery
This is a great book to dip into, the works of art are in alphabetical order by the artists name, so it jumps sporadically from different styles and different centuries. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Gerardeux
Must have
My copy sits near the dining table bookshelf. It is referred to on a weekly basis and is excellent for quick answers on the life and influences of nearly every important artist... Read more
Published 16 months ago by ChrisWebb
Art book as it says on the cover
A straight forward purchase with no problems the Art Book is a useful guide to anyone with a passing interest and should be on everyone, who has one, book shelves.
Published 18 months ago by mememe
The Art book
Good quality for a second hand book. Very informative book and quick delivery. All in all very satisfied with the service.
Published 19 months ago by dchlo3
A book of works of art
A lovely book of conflicting contrasts. The works are put in a `thrown togetherness' which is seemingly random, and impossible to recreate. Read more
Published 19 months ago by M. Lawrence
Worth Every penny!
I ordered this book to help with school art projects and its briliant, its small and can fit in your bag easily so you can take it with you without it being big and heavy, it has... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Gabriellaa
very useful
Nice small pocket sized book. Full of useful info perfect for art students who need to catch up on some art history.
Published 21 months ago by Ms. C. M. Hanson
Excellent value
Would recommend this little book to both students and anyone interested in art. Image reproduction is good as is the narrative but good eyesight is needed as both are quite small.
Published on 15 Dec 2009 by K. Morley
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