General History of Art: Painting, Culture, Architecture
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General History of Art: Painting, Culture, Architecture
39.99 €
Introducing the first edition of his book, the writer, playwright, and translator Pyotr Petrovich Gnedich defined his goal thus: "This book is the first attempt to provide in Russian, in a vivid and concise presentation, a picture of the general course of development of the arts from ancient times to the present day…" And he succeeded—and this is the chief merit of P. P. Gnedich, whose authority as a popularizer of classical knowledge about art remains unquestioned.
The volume of factual material presented in "The General History of Art" is, without exaggeration, enormous: the reader is presented with a complete picture of the development of architecture, painting, and sculpture from ancient times to the 20th century. The book presents the best of what has been created by the geniuses of painting, sculpture, and architecture throughout the centuries-long history of human civilization.
The graphic material is equally magnificent—nearly a thousand high-quality illustrations make this book an ideal gift. The undeniable advantage of this edition is the additional reference material, illustration explanations, commentary, and essential notes. This modern, richly illustrated edition will be a true gem for any home library, an unforgettable gift for anyone interested in masterpieces of world art, from Ancient Egypt to classic works by Russian masters.
The volume of factual material presented in "The General History of Art" is, without exaggeration, enormous: the reader is presented with a complete picture of the development of architecture, painting, and sculpture from ancient times to the 20th century. The book presents the best of what has been created by the geniuses of painting, sculpture, and architecture throughout the centuries-long history of human civilization.
The graphic material is equally magnificent—nearly a thousand high-quality illustrations make this book an ideal gift. The undeniable advantage of this edition is the additional reference material, illustration explanations, commentary, and essential notes. This modern, richly illustrated edition will be a true gem for any home library, an unforgettable gift for anyone interested in masterpieces of world art, from Ancient Egypt to classic works by Russian masters.
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