This wide-ranging collection of 50 iconic portraits includes works by many of the world's most renowned artists, each with their own style, technique, and story to tell. Arranged chronologically, each of the 50 masterworks in this book exemplifies a moment in history, or a turning point in the artist's career. An introductory essay on the history and importance of the portrait in art history and brief biographies of each artist round out this survey.
50 Portraits You Should Know
ISBN
9783791349800Authors
Finger, BradExtent
141Format
HardcoverYear
2014Publisher
Prestel Publishing