Europe's Top 100 Masterpieces

Europe's Top 100 Masterpieces
Author: Rick Steves
Publisher: Rick Steves
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-11-19
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781641712231

Explore Europe's top 100 works of art with America's most trusted travel authority, Rick Steves. Travel through time and discover Europe's most iconic paintings, sculptures, and historic buildings. From Venus to Versailles, Apollo to David, and Mona Lisa to The Thinker, Rick and co-author Gene Openshaw will have you marveling, learning, and laughing, one masterpiece at a time. Whether you're traveling to Europe or just dreaming about it, this book both stokes your wanderlust and kindles a greater appreciation of art, with historical context and information on where to see it for yourself. With Rick's trusted insight and gorgeous, full-color photos throughout, Europe's Top 100 Masterpieces celebrates nearly 20,000 years of unforgettable art.

100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum Collection

100 Masterpieces from the Vitra Design Museum Collection
Author: Vitra Design Museum
Publisher: Vitra Design Museum
Total Pages: 278
Release: 1996
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Catalog of the exhibition held at the the Vitra Design Museum July 10, 1995-Jan. 21, 1996, and then on tour in Europe, Israel, Japan and the U.S., 1996-2000. Includes numerous documents. Contains biographies of each designer, extensive bibliographic information, and a history of the Vitra Design Museum.

Art in Detail

Art in Detail
Author: Susie Hodge
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-07
Genre: Painting, European
ISBN: 9780500296417

Great paintings cannot be fully understood in a single encounter; there is always more to be derived from them. Art lovers may revisit and reconsider the masterpieces throughout their lives, but a deeper understanding can only be gained by analysing the painting in detail, be it the placement of the subject, the lighting, the style of brushstrokes or the themes. Art in Detail examines 100 iconic paintings from the Western canon and spotlights the finer points a quick glance will almost certainly fail to reveal. These include subtle internal details, such as hidden symbols and artistic tricks employed by the painter to achieve particular effects. In addition, Susie Hodge writes intelligently about external influences on the artist - everything from the socioeconomic context in which he or she flourished, to smaller local difficulties, such as the level of air pollution at the time the painting was created. And she treats each of her subjects not only, to quote Matthew Arnold, 'as in itself it really is', but also as part of a tradition that links the oldest painting to the most recent, as artists pass a metaphorical baton down through the ages. With 700 illustrations

Masterpieces of the Vatican

Masterpieces of the Vatican
Author: Enrico Bruschini
Publisher: Scala Arts Publishers Incorporated
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2004
Genre: Art
ISBN:

- Contains some of the greatest Western art in the world. - Provides a selection of 100 masterpieces. - Gives privilged insight into the core of the Vatican's incomparable collections.

Russia!

Russia!
Author: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Publisher:
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2005
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Essays by James Billington, Lidia Iovleva, Robert Rosenblum, Mikhail Allenov, Alexander Borovsky, Alexander Kostenevich, Valerie Hillings, Evgenia Petrova and others.

The Vatican Art Deck

The Vatican Art Deck
Author:
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2016-03-01
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0316273678

This one-of-a-kind array of 100 art masterpieces, quality printed on handsome card stock, brings together the finest works from the magnificent spiritual and artistic collection of the Vatican. The Vatican is one of the most popular destinations in the world, with more than 5 million visitors each year. It is also home to some of the world's greatest and most exquisite works of art. Its museums, palaces, and grounds house Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and his Pietàthe Raphael frescoes, and the works of Giotto, Fra Angelico, Titian, and Caravaggio, as well as the world's finest statues, manuscripts, architecture, and gardens, and its most precious religious relics.The Vatican Art Deck includes 100 6 3/8" x 6 3/8" cards highlighting the most iconic and significant works of art in the Vatican. The front side of each card shows a full-size photograph of the art while the back side provides a 200-word discussion by art historian Anja Grebe on the key attributes of the work; what to look for when viewing it; the artist's inspirations, techniques, and biographical information; the artist's impact on art history; and more. The work is also fully described with its title and the artist's name, the date of completion, the birth and death dates of the artist, the medium that was used, the size of the art (where applicable), the catalog number, and the museum in which the work of art can be found. Perfect for art lovers, students, and armchair travelers, The Vatican Art Deck is a guided tour through one of the most exquisite collections in the world.

Humble Masterpieces

Humble Masterpieces
Author: Paola Antonelli
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2005-11-29
Genre: Design
ISBN: 0060838310

From M & Ms to Post–It Notes, a charming and insightful collection of design marvels from everyday life, celebrated by the curator of the MoMA's department of architecture and design. Every day we use dozens of tiny objects, from Post–It notes to Band–Aids. If they work well, chances are we do not pay them much attention. But although modest in size and price, some of these objects are true masterpieces of the art of design. Paola Antonelli, curator of the Museum of Modern Art's Department of Design and Architecture, is a highly celebrated figure in the world of design (she was just ranked among the top 100 most powerful people in the world of art). Paola has long been passionate about the subject of everyday objects that are marvels of design. The response to her recent MoMA show, also called Humble Masterpieces, was electric. In addition to lively coverage in dozens of publications, the museum goers spread the word about the fun of learning about and nominating their own picks for humble masterpieces. Now, in this colorful visual feast, Antonelli chooses 100 fabulous objects, from Chupa Chup lollipops to Legos to Chopsticks and Scotch tape. Each object will be portrayed with a gorgeous close–up detail, a brisk and informative text on its origin and special design features, as well as a silhouette image of the object as we see it each day. Certain to appeal to a broad audience, and to lend itself to fun, creative promotional opportunities, Humble Masterpieces will celebrate the possibility of looking at our everyday lives in an all–new way.