About this title: Covering over nine centuries of paintings in the western world, this book which is organised alphabetically focuses on world famous works by artists such as Michelangelo, Leonardo and Turner. Sister Wendy focuses on subject matter, technique and other key elements of each major work. Many artists are represented by two paintings on double-page spreads. A featured works section gives the reader the location of each masterpiece.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: First American Edition. 10" x 12" book. Beautifully illustrated
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: D K Publishing
Date Published: 1999
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Light corner bumps on front cover. No marks. 512 p. Includes illustrations. Sister Wendy Beckett's Selection of the Greatest Paintings in Western Art. Listed alphabetically by artists. Heavy Book. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: DK ADULT
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780789446039ISBN:0789446030
Description: Acceptable. The copies are used. All copies in readable condtion may show signs of wear and folds at corners. Item is a readable copy with some highlighting or ink throughout the book. The binding and pages may show signs of edges curled. The book may be a library copy. Thank You for shopping with Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana. Your purchase supports our mission " Improving people's lives through the power of work. " read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: DK ADULT
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780789446039ISBN:0789446030
Description: Good. Books have varying amounts of wear and highlighting. Usually ships within 24 hours in quality packaging. Satisfaction guaranteed. read more
Edition: ! st
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: DK ADULT
Date Published: 10/4/1999
ISBN-13:9780789446039ISBN:0789446030
Description: Fair. 0789446030 Ex-library book with usual markings. Clean text. Book taped inside cover upside down. SATISF GNTD + SHIPS W/IN 24 HRS. Sorry, no APO deliveries. Ships in a padded envelope with free tracking. 44, 387r. read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 512 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 512 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. It has a dedication at the right/bottom side. It is in black ink (les than 1/3th of book), otherwise the book looks like new. read more
Edition: First U. S. Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Dk Pub, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780789452047ISBN:0789452049
Description: Color Plates. Near Fine + This handsome tome is packed to the gills with paintings, and while readers might disagree with any of Sister Wendy Beckett's choices (that's half the fun, perhaps), there are still hundreds of unforgettable works of art that nearly any reader can appreciate. Most of the pictures, even those that seem unprepossessing at first glance, are made riveting by Sister Wendy's quirky, personal narratives, in which the simplest of images is suddenly rendered a dramatic focal ... read more
"This has been my art bible. It's fallen apart and has been taped back together again and again. I love Sister Wendy's gentle and sentimental description of most Art illustrations in this book."
"This book is a lovely place to spend time. Sister Wendy considers art with an open mind and eager eyes and she never fails to give me new appreciation and understanding of artists' work."
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