ISBN: 9781786565082
History of Art in 50 Paintings
ISBN: 9781786565082
History of Art in 50 Paintings
This stunning eBook is a concise illustrated guide, evaluating the masterpieces that have changed the course of art as we know it. Whether an art novice or a cultivated connoisseur, this eBook offers you an intriguing overview of the world’s most famous and iconic artworks. Illustrated with over 500 full colour images, it builds upon Delphi’s groundbreaking Masters of Art Series — the world’s first digital e-Art books. Through the analysis of 50 famous and innovative paintings, the eBook charts the shifting movements and styles of Western art, from the early beginnings of the Italian Renaissance to the daring wonders of the twentieth century. (Version 1)
© Delphi Classics 2017
* Includes reproductions of art’s most monumental paintings
* Concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information on each artist and artwork
* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore the celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional print art books
* Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders
* Easily locate the paintings you wish to view with a linked contents table
* Chart the history of art in chronological order
Please note: due to existing copyrights, Picasso and Matisse are unable to appear in the eBook.
Which paintings did we include in our 50? Read to find out!