World's Most Influential Painters and the Artists They Inspired
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World's Most Influential Painters and the Artists They Inspired by David Gariff
This fascinating book examines more than 50 extraordinary artists who have established or redefined movements and traditions, from Giotto and the beginnings of naturalism to the elegant realism of Van Dyck; from Monet's Impressionist watercolours to Warhol's bold pop art. Each entry provides an account of the artist's inspirations, from contemporaries to cultural and political influences. Key works are examined in detail, considering defining characteristics and lasting impact on future artists. A selection of 'family trees' reveal connections between artists of different centuries and movements.
A fascinating book that leads you from one place to another artbookreviewnet (28 June 2008) The emphasis on placing each artist onto a shared time frame and highlighting links between great painters and movements has resulted in Gariff creating an indispensable guide to the world's artistic heritage Artists and Illustrators (1 September 2008) ' A stimulating, original and beautiful book for any lover of art ' Good Book Guide '...an interesting and sometimes challenging book, which is beautifully illustrated.' The Art Book (May 2009)
David Gariff is an art historian and lecturer in the Education Division at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. He is also an adjunct faculty member in art history at The Catholic University of America. Prior to his appointment at the National Gallery, he was associate professor of art history at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. He has taught art history at Cleveland State University, Trinity University in Washington, DC and the University of Maryland, College Park, where he received his PhD.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780713688498 |
| ISBN 10 | 0713688491 |
| Title | World's Most Influential Painters and the Artists They Inspired |
| Author | David Gariff |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2008-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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