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The Story Of Painting: Facts You Should Know About Painting And Painters

The Story Of Painting: Facts You Should Know About Painting And Painters

Sheehan, Murray

Hardcover

Art HistoryHistorical FiguresIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 1161636897
ISBN13: 9781161636895
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 70
Weight: 0.61
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story of Painting: Facts You Should Know About Painting and Painters by Sheehan Murray is a comprehensive guide to the history of painting and the artists who have made significant contributions to the art form. The book covers the origins of painting, from prehistoric cave paintings to ancient Egyptian and Greek art, through the Renaissance and Baroque periods, up to modern and contemporary art. The author provides detailed information on the techniques and materials used by painters throughout history, as well as the social and cultural context in which they worked. The book also includes biographical sketches of famous painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso, among others. The Story of Painting is illustrated with over 100 full-color reproductions of famous paintings, allowing readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the art. The book is written in an accessible style, making it suitable for both art enthusiasts and those new to the subject. Overall, The Story of Painting is an informative and engaging exploration of the history of painting, offering readers a deeper understanding and appreciation of this timeless art form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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