The Art Book

n/a. The Art Book. New York: Phaidon Press, 2012. Second edition. Large Quarto. 592pp. Original illustrated dustjacket over red paper covered boards. ” The Art Book presents an informative A-Z guide to the greatest painters, photographers and sculptors from medieval times to the present day. It debunk art-historical classifications by throwing together brilliant examples from all periods, schools, visions and techniques. Only here could Carracci be seen alongside Cartier-Bresson, Duccio be found beside Duchamp, Mondrian be considered with Monet, or Warhol contrasted with Waterhouse. Each artist is represented by a full-page illustration of an exemplary work, accompanied by an illuminating text on the piece and its creator.” (publisher). New in publisher’s shrink wrap. Hardcover. (38050) $50