50 Artists You Should Know

This vibrant reference guide profiles 50 major artists alongside their representative works. The entries are presented in an eye-catching format that includes brief biographies, time lines, and critical analyses. Additional information helps readers locate the artist's work online and in museums, a glossary of important terms, and sidebars highlighting relevant movements and techniques. Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic period, giving readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts. Perfect for casual reading or easy reference, this accessible overview is a fun and practical art history lesson that everyone can enjoy.

Info autore

Thomas Köster schreibt als freier Kultur- und Wissenschaftsjournalist für verschiedene Zeitungen und Zeitschriften wie Süddeutsche Zeitung, Die Zeit, Der Spiegel, NZZ und FAZ.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Thomas Köster
• Editore: Prestel
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 01.01.2006
• Categoria: Saggistica > Arte, letteratura > Arte figurativa; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Arte > Arte figurativa
• EAN: 9783791337166
• ISBN: 978-3-7913-3716-6
• Numero di pagine: 176
• Illustrazioni: w. 200 col. ill.
• Altezza (della confezione): 24.5 cm
• Peso (della confezione): 702 g
• Categorie: Künstler, Künstlerin : Lexikon, Nachschlagewerk; Malerei (Kunst) : Lexikon, Nachschlagewerk