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1001 paintings you must see before you die

2018
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With over 300,000 copies sold worldwide in 15 languages, this newly revised and updated edition of '1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die' brings you right up to date with an incisive look at the world's best paintings. From Ancient Egyptian wall paintings to contemporary Western canvases, this resource is truly comprehensive in scope and beautiful to leaf through. Within its pages you will see displayed 1001 of the most memorable, haunting, powerful, important, controversial and visually arresting paintings that have ever been created. More than 400 20th- and 21st-century paintings are reproduced in these pages, including new works from contemporary galleries. Entertaining and informative text written by an international team of artists, curators, art critics and art collectors illuminates both the paintings and the people who painted them. The collection is organised chronologically.
Main title:
1001 paintings you must see before you die / general editor, Stephen Farthing ; foreword by Geoff Dyer.
Author:
Edition:
Revised edition.
Imprint:
London : Cassell Illustrated, 2018.
Collation:
960 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 21 cm
Notes:
Previous edition: 2016.Includes index.
ISBN:
9781788400916 (pbk. :)
Dewey class:
759759 FART
Language:
English
BRN:
2212256
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