Extraordinary reference book of over 80 famous painters their lives their loves and their
iconic paintings.This art book includes insightful biographies of artists accompanied with
remarkable reproductions of their famous artworks. Begin with the early Renaissance and follow
art movements through the centuries to some of the most well-known artists alive today.A
gorgeous exploration of the defining people of the art world including pioneers such as Giotto
and Jan van Eyck the greats like Leonardo da Vinci and Raphael and the visionaries like Frida
Kahlo and Hokusai. The large format art book is overflowing with information and pictures of
your favourite classics. The full-page prints are especially spectacular allowing you to get
the full effect of the work that inspired defined and encapsulated art movements.Over 500
years of the craft is discussed with the chapters organised by century starting with Before
1500 and ending with 1945 - Present. Each chapter features the relevant painters of those years
with its own directory. Read about the historical context of art movements in sections which
include timelines and fact panels giving incredible insight into the art world the past lives
of artists and their visions and techniques. Discover the unconventional stories of the
artists' lives including their influences developments friendships loves and rivalries.
Read about the portraits that Holbein did for Henry VIII to play matchmaker Caravaggio's
astonishing reaction to a badly cooked artichoke and the many romantic affairs of Picasso.
Sometimes scandalous and often tumultuous the lives of artists such as Raphael Hogarth van
Gogh O'Keeffe Magritte Warhol and Kiefer are as interesting and captivating as their
work.The Artists Behind the Paint BrushesA beautiful coffee table book that would make a lovely
gift for those interested in art history artist biographies or to browse the attractive
reproductions of the famous artworks. Includes a foreword by Ross King who is the author of the
bestselling Brunelleschi's Dome and Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling as well as the novels
Ex-Libris and Domino.- Over 80 biographies of the standout artists over the centuries since the
early Renaissance.- Beautiful reproductions of artworks that allow you to get up close to their
brush strokes.- Insight into historical art themes and movements that influenced the periods.
