Wadsworth Atheneum
50 Portraits You Should Know
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Author: Brad Finger
Description: Throughout the history of art, most of the world's greatest artists have produced portraits at some point of their careers, whether commissioned by rulers or magnates; created to preserve a cherished friend or relation; or even to capture the artist's own likeness.
Each of the 50 paintings featured in this book exemplifies a moment in history, or a turning point in the artist's career. Informative texts, numerous illustrations, and brief biographies of each artist round this survey off.
Details:
Publisher: Prestel (September 16, 2014)
Language: English
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144