Sister Wendy's 1000 MasterpiecesSpanning over nine centuries of Western art, art historian Sister Wendy Beckett presents about 500 of the world's greatest artists. Arranged alphabetically, most of the artists are represented with two paintings illustrating the range of their work and the development of their style. Sister Wendy describes each masterpiece, giving special attention to landmark works by the giants of Western art, and leading the reader to insights into symbolism, technique, and artistic inspiration. Includes a directory of museums and galleries where the original works are displayed. Beautifully illustrated with color reproductions. |
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