Art And Artists: Curious Facts And Characteristic Sketches (1868)

By William P. Nimmo Publisher

Book Overview

""Art and Artists: Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches"" is a book written by William P. Nimmo and published in 1868. The book provides a comprehensive look at the world of art and artists, covering a wide range of topics from the lives and works of famous artists to the history of art movements and styles.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of art and artists. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of art, from the early days of cave paintings to the Renaissance and beyond. Subsequent chapters delve into the lives and works of famous artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Rembrandt, as well as lesser-known artists from various periods and regions.Throughout the book, Nimmo provides interesting and often little-known facts about the artists and their works, as well as insightful commentary on the art itself. He also includes numerous illustrations and reproductions of famous artworks, making the book a visual feast as well as a fascinating read.Overall, ""Art and Artists: Curious Facts and Characteristic Sketches"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of art and the people who create it. With its engaging writing style, informative content, and beautiful illustrations, it is sure to delight and inspire art lovers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166450325
• ISBN13: 9781166450328
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"