The Louvre, originally a defensive post, then a ruler's palace, is without doubt one of the greatest museums in the world. Its imposing spaces house an overwhelming number of artworks from various places and time periods, including such inimitable works as Nike of Samothrace, Leonardo's Mona Lisa, Michelangelo's Slave statues, and David's Oath of the Horattii. This art travel guide provides a combination of practical orientation for travelers with deeper insight into the art history of the Louvre. Includes:. Comprehensive explanation of the most important masterpieces.. An illustration of each work of art discussed.. Numerous essays on relevant historical and cultural topics.. Useful maps of the museum with accompanying pictures.. Illustrated time chart.. Brief guide to artistic techniques.. Glossary. Artists' biographies.. Detailed Index.

Art & Architecture: Louvre

GABRIELE BARTZ

Eberhard König

Barnes&Noble

The volumes in this bibliophile series provide unique portraits of European art history. Readers gain fascinating insights into the artists' biographies and their styles: Durer and his famous portraits and altarpieces, the vivid farm scenes of Pieter Bruegel, the great painters of the Italian Renaissance, the symphonies in color of Titian, the mysterious chiaroscuro paintings of Caravaggio, the rococo worlds of Antoine Watteau, and the great historical paintings created by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. Authoritative texts illuminate the decisive stages in the artists' lives and the development of their styles, explaining their impact against the background of their social context as well as their significance for following generations of artists. Plentiful large sized illustrations showcase each artist's oeuvre. Each volume contains a comprehensive appendix providing information on the artists' biographies in tabular form as well as an extensive bibliography. Each of the authors of the individual volumes is renowned in his or her field.

Fra Angelico (Masters of Italian Art)

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

h.f.ullmann

Each volume of the ART &amp; ARCHITECTURE series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts give you concentrated information on accessing well and lesser known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original on site. Insets on cultural-historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries, and timelines supplement the body text - leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the material that is covered. Convenient compact format makes these books particularly handy to take along as a guide while viewing the great works featured within.

The Louvre: Art & Architecture

Architecture

Each volume of the ART & ARCHITECTURE series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts give you concentrated information on accessing well and lesser known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original on site. Insets on cultural-historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries, and timelines supplement the body text - leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the material that is covered. Convenient compact format makes these books particularly handy to take along as a guide while viewing the great works featured within.

Ullmann

Miguel Ángel Buonarroti, el gran pintor, escultor, arquitecto y poeta italiano, fue conocido durante toda su vida solamente como escultor. Sin embargo, sus obras maestras pronto revelaron su talla en todas las disciplinas artísticas de la tradición cultural europea. Su obra, caracterizada por conflictos y tensiones, no impi

Michelangelo: Clasicos (Spanish Edition)

Individual Artists

Konemann

Meister: Fra Angelico: Guido di Piero, genannt Fra Angelico, um 1395 - 1455

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Art & Architecture: Louvre

Fra Angelico (Masters of Italian Art)

The Louvre: Art & Architecture

The Louvre: Art & Architecture

Michelangelo: Clasicos (Spanish Edition)

Meister: Fra Angelico: Guido di Piero, genannt Fra Angelico, um 1395 - 1455