Isbn: 9780500238790 - what makes a masterpiece: artists, writers, and curators on the world's greatest works of art: encounters with great works of art (35 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. What Makes a Masterpiece?: Encounters with Great Works of Art This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

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Condizione: New. 2010. 01st Edition. Hardcover. An exploration of the idea of the masterpiece, over fifty world masterpieces, from cave paintings to Cezanne. Editor(s): Dell, Christopher. Num Pages: 304 pages, 285 illustrations, 265 in colour. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 268 x 210 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1574. . . . . . …

Condizione: New. pp. 304 285 Illus. (265 Col.).

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Over the course of history there sometimes emerge works of art of such quality that they transcend boundaries of period and place. In this exploration of the idea of the masterpiece, distinguished artists, critics and art historians write about their personal encounters with the greatest artworks of all time, representing cultures from all over the world, and stretching from prehistory and the birth of art to Cezanne at the cusp of Cubism.What Makes a Masterpiece? begins with the forms of animals inscribed on the walls of Chauvet Cave in France, and travels through the worlds of the ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, Greeks and Romans, embodied by images of royal or martial potency and mysterious religious rites. Medieval representations of Christ are celebrated alongside images of Vishnu, the Buddha and his priests, and the royal figures of South American and African civilizations. The jewels of the Quattrocento are on show beside the lesser-known triumphs of Aztec and Japanese court artists, while the masters of the European Renaissance and Baroque mingle with Mughal, Arab and Chinese virtuosos. The journey ends with the 19th century, depicted as an age of revolution, introspection and modernization.This collection of famous works is more than the sum of its parts: it presents a remarkable cultural chronicle, showing how artists throughout history have seen their world and chosen to represent it. Here are seventy answers to the question, 'What makes a masterpiece?' An exploration of the idea of the masterpiece, over fifty world masterpieces, from cave paintings to Cezanne. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: new.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: new.

Hardcover. Condizione: New.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: New. In this exploration of the idea of the masterpiece, over fifty world masterpieces, from cave paintings to Cézanne, are brought to life by internationally acclaimed writers, scholars and artists.Many of the contributors are celebrated artists in their own right (Antony Gormley, Quentin Blake and Tom Phillips); others are popular writers (Philip Pullman, Germaine Greer); and many hold positions at well-known institutions, including the Prado, the Van Gogh Museum, the Louvre, the National Gallery and the Sapienza University. Each masterwork is illustrated in full, and key details are selected and separately illustrated, alongside illuminating comparatives.…

Condizione: New. 2010. 01st Edition. Hardcover. An exploration of the idea of the masterpiece, over fifty world masterpieces, from cave paintings to Cezanne. Editor(s): Dell, Christopher. Num Pages: 304 pages, 285 illustrations, 265 in colour. BIC Classification: AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 268 x 210 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1574. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. …

Condizione: New. In English.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Cloth. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. First Edition. With 285 illustrations, 265 in colour. 304 pages. World masterpieces, from the Chauvet Cave to Cezanne, brought to life by internationally acclaimed artists, art historians, curators and critics. Stoutly bound in heavy cream cloth-covered boards; pictorial dust-jacket. A weighty item and some additional postage/shipping might apply.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. y Very Good. y First Edition. London: Thames & Hudson, 2010. Book. Near Fine. Cream Cloth Boards. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Personal experiences of their encounters with great art, by distinguished artists, critics and art historians. 304pp with index. 285 illustrations, 265 in colour. Minimal bumping to boards, otherwise near fine copy with no marks or inscriptions. Unclipped DJ has slight surface scuffing and edgewear, otherwise very good. HEAVY BOOK, additional postage required for 1st class or overseas shipping. Book.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 304 pages. 10.25x8.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Condizione: New. pp. 304.

Condizione: New. pp. 304.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Over the course of history there sometimes emerge works of art of such quality that they transcend boundaries of period and place. In this exploration of the idea of the masterpiece, distinguished artists, critics and art historians write about their personal encounters with the greatest artworks of all time, representing cultures from all over the world, and stretching from prehistory and the birth of art to Cezanne at the cusp of Cubism.What Makes a Masterpiece? begins with the forms of animals inscribed on the walls of Chauvet Cave in France, and travels through the worlds of the ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, Greeks and Romans, embodied by images of royal or martial potency and mysterious religious rites. Medieval representations of Christ are celebrated alongside images of Vishnu, the Buddha and his priests, and the royal figures of South American and African civilizations. The jewels of the Quattrocento are on show beside the lesser-known triumphs of Aztec and Japanese court artists, while the masters of the European Renaissance and Baroque mingle with Mughal, Arab and Chinese virtuosos. The journey ends with the 19th century, depicted as an age of revolution, introspection and modernization.This collection of famous works is more than the sum of its parts: it presents a remarkable cultural chronicle, showing how artists throughout history have seen their world and chosen to represent it. Here are seventy answers to the question, 'What makes a masterpiece?' An exploration of the idea of the masterpiece, over fifty world masterpieces, from cave paintings to Cezanne. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: NEW.