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The Art Book (Hardcover)

by Phaidon (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd (Oct 1994)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0714829846
  • ISBN-13: 978-0714829845
  • Product Dimensions: 29.7 x 25.7 x 4.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 90,858 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This book presents a feast of memorable images from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Five hundred great artists, from Agasse to Zurbaran, are each represented by a full-colour plate of a key work. Reflecting all the periods, schools and styles that make up our rich artistic heritage, these beautifully reproduced works of art come together in surprising combinations with every turn of the page. Each entry includes a short biography, and a series of chronological charts at the end of the book provides a historical perspective.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring, 23 Jul 2006
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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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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't put it down, 17 Jul 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: The Art Book (Paperback)
The reason why i bought this book was as it was on my university book list. I'd passed the book many times in bookstores yet never stoped to look at it.

Now AM i GLAD it was on the list!

This book is a must have for any art student or anybody who has the slightest interest in art. It is easy to cross reference artists, it provides brief yet concise information upon the artist, their characteristic style, and to top it of a full colour image of a characteristic / typical piece of the artist.
Its size means it can be taken anywhere and will fit in your handbag :) and has kept me amused on many bus trips.
You must be crazy not to buy it at this price!

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible bargain, 20 Oct 2000
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This review is from: The Art Book (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.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good little book!
Good book, but I thought it was bigger than it was. It would have been nice to see the pictures in a bigger format.
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This book is absolutely brilliant! (And thats to say the least) It provides a small, but useful, description of the deeper elements to some of the paintings or background... Read more
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A very smart little read if you're interested in Art. This was actually bought for me about 3 years ago when I start University, and it's been a fantastic reference (in one exam,... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A handy overview of artists and their work
This is a broad overview of 500 popular artists and their work, arranged in alphabetical encyclopaediac style, but in a handy coffee table size. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Zara A

4.0 out of 5 stars Great but lacking something...?
The other reviewers are right - this book is pretty good. The book feels hefty and there is all kinds of art in here although it focuses mostly on paintings through history. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Miss K

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Book
Whether you are studying art for your career, have a keen interest in it or just love to view works of art, you will really like this book. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dan B

3.0 out of 5 stars Small and compact
Pictures are first rate.Very informative descriptors.
Just a bit on the small size and so you lose a little effect and impact.
Published 8 months ago by J. J. Coleman

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastically educational
This is a great book if like me you are interested in art but have a short attention span! The entries are very informative but concise and the whole breadth of art movements is... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Ms. Rebecca K. Laird

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