Product Overview
This wide-ranging collection of 50 iconic portraits includes works by many of the worlds most renowned artists, each with their own style, technique, and story to tell. Throughout the history of art, most of the worlds greatest artists have produced portraits at some point in their careers, whether commissioned by rulers or magnates; created to preserve a cherished friend or relation; or even to capture the artists own likeness. Arranged chronologically, each of the 50 masterworks in this book exemplifies a moment in history, or a turning point in the artists career. Van Eycks A Man in a Turban, Da Vincis Mona Lisa, Vermeers Girl with a Pearl Earring, Sargents Madame X, Kahlos Self-Portrait with Necklace, Warhols Marilyn, and many more world-famous paintings are featured in exquisite full-page reproductions accompanied by engaging and enlightening texts. An introductory essay on the history and importance of the portrait in art history and brief biographies of each artist round out this survey that provides valuable information in an attractive and affordable package.
