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Artists who changed history / foreword by Ross King.

King, Ross, 1962- (writer of foreword.).

Summary:

"Artists Who Changed History places well-known artists in their historical and cultural context, showing you how they came to influence Art as we know it today. This illustrated guide is ideal for those interested in art, sculptures, and the history of art or who would like to broaden their general understanding of art and the lives of artists. In this Art guide, each artist is introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries that trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired and influenced them. Entries explore each individual's key ideas and working methods and set their ideas in context, conveying a powerful sense of the place and the period of history in which they lived. Artists Who Changed History provides revealing insights into what drove each individual to develop new ways of understanding the world" -- Amazon.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780744096965
  • ISBN: 0744096960
  • Physical Description: 368 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
  • Edition: Second edition; American Second edition; American
  • Publisher: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:
Before 1500 -- 16th century -- 17th century -- 18th century -- 19th century -- Early 20th century -- 1945 to present.
Subject:
Artists > Biography.
Art > History.
Genre:
Biographies.
Illustrated works.

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