Pictures and Their Painters: The History of Painting

By Lorinda Munson Bryant

Book Overview

Pictures And Their Painters: The History Of Painting (1907) by Lorinda Munson Bryant is a comprehensive book that explores the history of painting. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the history of painting, while the second part explores the lives and works of famous painters. In the first part, Bryant provides a detailed account of the origins of painting and how it evolved over time. She discusses the different styles of painting, such as Baroque, Rococo, and Impressionism, and how they were influenced by social and political factors. She also examines the role of painting in different cultures and how it was used to convey religious, political, and social messages.In the second part, Bryant profiles famous painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and Van Gogh. She provides biographical information about each painter, as well as an analysis of their most famous works. She also discusses the techniques and styles used by each painter and how they contributed to the development of painting as an art form.Overall, Pictures And Their Painters: The History Of Painting is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of painting. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and is written in a clear and accessible style. The book is illustrated with numerous images of famous paintings, making it a visually appealing and informative read.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: 1167019849
• ISBN13: 9781167019845
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"