The Lives Of The Most Eminent Modern Painters, Who Have Lived Since, Or Were Omitted By Monsieur De Piles (1754)

By James Burgess

Book Overview

The Lives Of The Most Eminent Modern Painters, Who Have Lived Since, Or Were Omitted By Monsieur De Piles (1754) is a book written by James Burgess. This book is a comprehensive account of the lives and works of some of the most renowned modern painters who lived during the time of the author or were not included in the famous work of Monsieur De Piles. The book covers the biographies of artists such as Rubens, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Poussin, and many others. The author provides detailed descriptions of the artists' lives, their artistic styles, and the social and cultural contexts in which they worked. The book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of modern art and the lives of the most prominent painters of the time. It is a valuable addition to the libraries of art historians, scholars, and enthusiasts alike.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: 1166164594
• ISBN13: 9781166164591
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"