50 Portraits You Should Know by Brad Finger

50 Portraits You Should Know by Brad Finger

Throughout the history of art most of the world's greatest artists have produced portraits at some point in their careers, whether commissioned by rulers or magnates; created to preserve a cherished friend or relation; or even to capture the artist's own likeness. Arranged chronologically, each of the 50 masterworks in this book exemplifies a moment in history, or a turning point in the artist's career. Van Eyck's A 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 many more world-famous paintings are featured in exquisite full-page reproductions accompanied by engaging and enlightening texts. An introductory essay on the history and importance of the portrait in art history and brief biographies of each artist round out this survey that provides valuable information in an attractive and affordable package.

"Being educated on works of art is just as important as being up on the latest trends in designPlus, all 50 portraits are super iconic and beautiful, so there's that, too." -Domino

Brad Finger is the author of Surrealism: 50 Works of Art You Should Know, 50 Photos You Should Know, and Modern Art: The Groundbreaking Moments, all by Prestel.

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ISBN 13	9783791349800
ISBN 10	3791349805
Title	50 Portraits You Should Know
Author	Brad Finger
Series	50 You Should Know
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Prestel
Year published	2014-08-21
Number of pages	144
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