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The World of Art, From Aboriginal to American Pop, Renaissance Masters to Postmodernism

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512pages
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This book on painting invites readers, from art experts to beginners, to appreciate the beauty of artworks from around the world in an accessible manner. It features the works of artists such as Van Gogh and Michelangelo, as well as pop art by Andy Warhol, modern Brazilian painters, and traditional Indian and Japanese artists. The core of the book is an A-Z encyclopedia of painters, focusing on modern art. Each page presents a work alongside a brief biography of the artist and references to movements and artists who influenced them. The encyclopedia is preceded by chapters on modern art, painting techniques, global art, timelines, and art movements. The reference work concludes with a comprehensive list of sources, a bibliography, consulted websites, a general index, and an index of the depicted artworks.