Paintings On Parade: A Pictorial Handbook Of The World's Masterpieces

By Donald Jenks

Book Overview

Paintings On Parade: A Pictorial Handbook Of The World�������s Masterpieces is a comprehensive guidebook that showcases some of the greatest and most iconic paintings in the world. Written by Donald Jenks, this book is a visual feast for art lovers, students, and enthusiasts alike. The book features over 200 full-color reproductions of paintings from various eras and styles, including Renaissance, Baroque, Impressionism, and Modern Art. Each painting is accompanied by a brief description that provides historical context, artistic style, and other relevant information. The book is organized thematically, with chapters dedicated to specific genres such as portraits, landscapes, and still life. The book also includes a glossary of art terms, a timeline of art history, and a list of museums and galleries where readers can view the paintings in person. Paintings On Parade is not only a beautiful coffee table book but also a valuable educational resource for anyone interested in art history and appreciation.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: 1163812773
• ISBN13: 9781163812778
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.3" x 11.0"