The art of the portrait: masterpieces of European painting, 1420-1670.

Title
The art of the portrait: masterpieces of European painting, 1420-1670.

Personal Author EPSB
Norbert. Schneider

Summary
Explores European portrait painting from its beginning, during the Middle Ages, to the great achievements of the Renaissance and the Baroque period. A useful insight into the social, cultural, political function of the portrait.

Year Published
1999

Series
Art from Taschen series.

Physical Description
188 p.: illus.

Note
Includes brief biographic notes and index.

Subject
Portrait painting- -- History.
 
European painting.
 
Renaissance art.
 
Painting- -- Baroque.
 
Painting- -- Middle Ages.

Summary
Explores European portrait painting from its beginning, during the Middle Ages, to the great achievements of the Renaissance and the Baroque period. A useful insight into the social, cultural, political function of the portrait.

ISBN
9783822865224

Publisher
KOLN: Taschen, 1999.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Edmonton Christian High757 SCHBook30905000061451Non-Fiction