The power of art
Schama, Simon2009
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Taking eight famous painters and their great masterpieces, this book takes you back to the intense moment in history when these works were conceived and born. In each case the artist is backed into a corner, and given a chance to confound his rivals, enemies and critics.
Main title:
The power of art / Simon Schama.
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Imprint:
London : Bodley Head, 2009.
Collation:
448 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: London: BBC, 2006.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781847921185 (pbk)
Dewey class:
701.18701.18SCH701.18 schR701.18
Language:
English
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BRN:
402348