This book is part of the Images of England series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various local areas in England, through their streets, shops, pubs, and people.

Bexhill-On-Sea: The Second Selection (Images of England)

History

Porter, Julian

Europe

Tempus

Visit some of Europe’s greatest museums and galleries in the company of a knowledgeable tour guide. 
"Who can resist an art critic with attitude?" – Former Supreme Court of Canada Justice, Ian Binnie "It was wonderful! Julian shared his enormous knowledge of the world’s best art with a panache that is irresistible." – Justice Stephen Goudge, Ontario Court of Appeal This essential companion to all the major European museums and galleries discusses some of the world’s greatest paintings from Giotto through to Picasso. Julian Porter’s passion for art began with the seven years he spent as a student tour guide in Europe. Since then, he has conducted countless tours of Europe’s famous galleries – The Louvre, The Prado, The Hermitage, The Rijksmuseum, the Sistine Chapel, and many others. In the usually pretentious arena of art connoisseurs, Porter’s voice stands out as fresh and original. He finds the best of the best, which he describes with entertaining irreverence, and spares you hours of sore feet and superfluous information.

149 Paintings You Really Need to See in Europe: (So You Can Ignore the Others)

Arts & Photography

History & Criticism

Dundurn Press

Tour North America’s greatest museums and galleries in the company of two incomparable guides. This lively companion highlights the essential paintings, by some of the world’s greatest painters, from Giotto to Picasso, on display in North American museums and galleries. Julian Porter has had a life-long passion for art. He worked for seven years as a student tour guide in Europe and since has conducted countless gallery tours in Europe and North America. His co-author, Stephen Grant, brings a wealth of expertise in twentieth-century artists, and presents them within the framework of a North American–led, sustained burst of originality and shock. Presented with wit and irreverence, here is the best that North American galleries have to offer. Focused and curated to give you everything you need to enjoy the greatest works of art in the best company and save you the sore feet and superfluous information.

149 Paintings You Really Need to See in North America: (So You Can Ignore the Others)

Grant, Stephen

Visit �some of �Europe's greatest galleries and view some of the world's most breath-taking paintings in the company �of a knowledgeable tour guide. Beginning with the Renaissance and ending with the Modern era, Julian Porter introduces you to 149 specially chosen paintings and the artists who created them.

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Bexhill-On-Sea: The Second Selection (Images of England)

149 Paintings You Really Need to See in Europe: (So You Can Ignore the Others)

149 Paintings You Really Need to See in North America: (So You Can Ignore the Others)

149 Paintings You Really Need to See in Europe: (So You Can Ignore the Others)