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  • Published: 19 March 2018
  • ISBN: 9780241332818
  • Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $42.99

Great Paintings

The World's Masterpieces Explored and Explained



The world's greatest masterpieces explored and explained


From works by Botticelli and Raphael to Salvador Dali and Frida Kahlo, discover the paintings that have shaken the art world through the centuries and across continents.

Great Paintings presents over 60 amazing paintings - both familiar and new. It not only lists some of the greatest works of art but brings them to life with the help of more than 700 photographs and descriptive text. Understand the key features, composition, and techniques that have made these paintings stand out.

The book also includes brief biographies of the artists, which provides the background to each artwork and helps readers paint their own picture of the historical and social context behind each masterpiece.

Whether you are young or old, an art student or a fan, simply turn the pages of Great Paintings to go on your personal gallery tour of some of the world's best-loved paintings.

  • Published: 19 March 2018
  • ISBN: 9780241332818
  • Imprint: Dorling Kindersley
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $42.99

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Praise for Great Paintings

Great Paintings is a beautiful guide to the paintings, both new and much loved, that have challenged, startled and possibly changed the world. An excellent starter reference book for libraries and anyone curious about art history and paintings.

Lynne Lancaster, Sydney Arts Guide