Egyptian Art takes a unique approach to illuminating, in close-up detail, the styles and techniques of over two thousand years of artistic development. Using a series of die-cut windows, this book allows the reader to browse twenty significant works produced by this rich and diverse culture including the ornate funerary mask of Tutankhamen and the stone sculptures of Abu Simbel from a variety of angles and viewpoints.
his life and works in 500 images : an illustrated exploration of the artist, his life and context, with a gallery of his finest paintings
Hodge, Susie
1992
Examines the life and work of French post-Impressionist artist Paul C?zanne, discussing the progress and development of his talents, his childhood, friendship with Emile Zola, and struggles to achieve recognition, and featuring a gallery of three hundred of his most significant works.
Presents a study of the history of the Forbidden City from the days of Emperor Yongle to the fall of the Qing dynasty, and describes the culture and traditions of the city's people.
his life and works in 500 images : an illustrated exploration of the artist, his life and context, featuring a gallery of 300 of his greatest paintings
Hodge, Susie
2009
Chronicles the life and work of French impressionist artist Claude Monet through captioned reproductions of three hundred of his paintings.
Explores ancient Roman art in a variety of media, including painting, mosaics, sculpture, and architecture, discussing techniques, subjects, and symbols.
Explores ancient Egyptian art in a variety of media, including painting, relief, sculpture, and architecture, discussing techniques, subjects, and symbols.