Welcome to the expansive world of the '1001's', the iconic popular reference series covering everything from philosophy to beers. Whatever the topic, there are 1001 ways to look a little closer.
Updated for 2016
This newly updated and revised edition improves upon previous editions by featuring larger images throughout and unparalleled readability of text.
From ancient Egyptian wall paintings to contemporary Western canvases, this book 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.
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. An insightful review accompanies a beautiful reproduction of every painting; the book is an enviable art collection to dip into whenever you please.
The paintings are listed by artist and by title, making it easy to find a specific painting or trace the development of one painter's work.
1001 Paintings to See Before You Die is a collector's must for the bookshelf.
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Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781844039203
Number of pages: 960
Weight: 1962 g
Dimensions: 208 x 161 x 56 mm
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