This richly illustrated volume argues that, because much of Western art depicts key events, leaders, and practices in the history of the Christian Church, knowledge of that history is critical to gaining a deeper appreciation of many of our great masterpieces.
This richly illustrated volume argues that, because much of Western art depicts key events, leaders, and practices in the history of the Christian Chu...
The seventeenth century was the beginning of a new era of commercialism, in which artists increasingly catered to affluent collectors. This title highlights the most important artists, works, concepts, and theories of the period, accompanied by 400 full-colour illustrations.
The seventeenth century was the beginning of a new era of commercialism, in which artists increasingly catered to affluent collectors. This title high...
