World''s Great Masterpieces of Art

Highlights popular artworks from the twelfth century to the Pop Art movement of the twentieth century, with a fresh introduction to the history of art and some of the most famous artists in the world. Beautifully reproduced full-page artworks in an appealing hardback gift book.

About the author

Michael Kerrigan has written widely on both the history of art and literature. Recent books on the English tradition include Paul Nash: Masterpieces of Art. A longstanding interest in the mythic and mystic traditions has given rise to books including Celtic Legends and The Bible: A Dark History, and a chapter on ‘Inklings of Other Worlds, 1946–59’ in The Astounding Illustrated History of Fantasy & Horror. A regular contributor to the Times Literary Supplement, he lives with his family in Edinburgh.

Summary

Highlights popular artworks from the twelfth century to the Pop Art movement of the twentieth century, with a fresh introduction to the history of art and some of the most famous artists in the world. Beautifully reproduced full-page artworks in an appealing hardback gift book.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Keerigan, Michael Kerrigan
• Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 17.06.2015
• EAN: 9781783612147
• ISBN: 978-1-78361-214-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Masterpieces of Art; Masterpieces of Art
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history; History of Art, Art & Design