Name: 50 Artists You Should Know
Brand: Penguin Random House
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

50 Artists You Should Know  is a vibrant reference guide profiling 50 major artists alongside their representative works.   The entries are presented in an eye-catching format that includes brief biographies, timelines, and critical analyses. Additional information helps readers locate the artists' work online and in museums. Also included are a glossary of important terms and sidebars highlighting relevant artistic movements and techniques.   Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists featured in  50 Artists You Should Know  includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic period. It provides readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts.   For casual reading or easy reference, this accessible overview is a fun and practical art history lesson that everyone can enjoy.   Authors&nbsp;&mdash;&nbsp;Thomas K&ouml;ster and Lars R&ouml;per.   Paperback. 176&nbsp;pages. 7&frac34;&quot;&nbsp;&times; 9&frac12;&quot; (20&nbsp;cm&nbsp;&times; 24&nbsp;cm).


**50 Artists You Should Know (Paperback)**  - This is is a vibrant reference guide profiling 50 major artists alongside their representative works. Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists featured in 50 Artists You Should Know includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic period. It provides readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts. 176 pages.

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*50 Portraits You Should Know* is a wide-ranging collection of iconic portraits by renowned artists, each with their own unique style and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, the portraits exemplify either an important moment in history or a turning point in the artist’s career.

Exquisite full-page reproductions of the works are accompanied by engaging and enlightening texts. Learn more about Van Eyck’s "Man in a Turban," Da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa," Vermeer’s "Girl With a Pearl Earring," Sargent’s "Madame X," Kahlo’s "Self-Portrait with Necklace," Warhol’s "Marilyn," and more. 

An introductory essay on the history and importance of the portrait in art history and brief biographies of each artist included round out this must-have reference.


Paperback. 7¾" × 9½" (20 cm × 24 cm).


*50 Portraits You Should Know* is a wide-ranging collection of 50 iconic portraits by renowned artists, each with their own unique style and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, the portraits exemplify either an important moment in history or a turning point in the artist’s career.

Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists featured in this book includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic period. It provides readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts.

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Arranged chronologically, the selection of artists featured in this book includes every major artistic movement and development since the Gothic period. It provides readers a clear understanding of the evolution of the visual arts. Authors — Thomas Köster and Lars Röper.

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