Sketches Of Great Painters: For Young People (1902)

By: Dallin, Colonna Murray

Book Overview

Sketches of Great Painters: For Young People (1902) by Colonna Murray Dallin is a book that explores the lives and works of famous painters from different eras. The book is written for young people and aims to introduce them to the world of art and its most prominent figures.The book features sketches of famous painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Rembrandt, and many others. Each chapter focuses on a different artist and provides a brief biography of their life, including their childhood, education, and major works.The book also includes illustrations of the artists' most famous paintings, as well as descriptions of their techniques and styles. The author provides insights into the historical and cultural context in which each artist worked, and explains how their work influenced and was influenced by their surroundings.Overall, Sketches of Great Painters: For Young People is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to the world of art, and a great resource for anyone interested in learning about the lives and works of some of the most influential painters in history.With Many Illustrators From The Great Masters.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: 1166995259
• ISBN13: 9781166995256
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"