The National Gallery: Masterpieces of Painting
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An exceptional introduction to European paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century through one of the greatest collections in the world.
This richly illustrated and beautifully designed book offers an ideal introduction to European painting from the 13th to the early 20th century. The National Gallery, London, houses one of the finest collections of Western European art in the world. Its extraordinary range includes exceptional paintings from medieval Europe through the early Renaissance and on to Post-Impressionism, including masterpieces by Leonardo, Hans Holbein, Titian, Velázquez, Rembrandt, Turner, Monet, and Van Gogh.
This volume showcases more than 250 of the Gallery’s most treasured pictures, providing an opportunity to make connections across this uniquely representative collection. Paintings are accompanied by numerous details, as well as brief and illuminating texts, providing an informative and visually rich survey of hundreds of years of European painting.
Published by National Gallery Company/Distributed by Yale University Press
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| Publisher | Yale University Press, Illustrated edition (22 Oct. 2019) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 392 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1857096487 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1857096484 |
| Dimensions | 26.04 x 3.81 x 31.75 cm |
by Mrs Starkadder
Lovely to look at but disappointing after seeing the real thing – the colour production isn’t great.
by FO
This is a gorgeous book, with good quality reproductions. The text is kept short, but relevant. If you love the National Gallery collection, you’ll love having this on your bookshelf.
by Amazon Customer
Stunning book. Beautifully produced and printed, top quality, and highly recommended.
by Jenny S
I bought this book for a friend who is a carer and cannot manage to visit the National Gallery in person, so this is the next best thing. The reproductions are beautifully printed and the book is a wonderful record to have of one of our greatest art collections.