Great Artists & Their World

10 total works

Monet

by David Spence

Published 3 January 1998

A Comprehensive, informative and highly readable introduction to the world of Monet.
Part of an 10 book art history series, featuring some of the world's most well known and popular artists. Beautiful images allow the reader to see the various works that the artists created during the different stages of their lives. Engaging accounts of the people and inspiration behind some of the world's most famous paintings.
Books in the Essential Artist series include: Cezanne, Gaugiun, Monet, Renoir, Degas, Manet, Michelangelo, Picasso, Van Gogh, Rembrandt.

Michelangelo

by David Spence

Published 3 January 1998

Spence puts the artist into the context of h is times, looking at the influences, political and religious events surrounding him, and provides a brief history of his life, as well as looking at the actual meaning of his works and how critics viewed them '

Picasso

by David Spence

Published 1 August 1997

Spence puts the artist into the context of h is times, looking at the influences, political and religious events surrounding him, and provides a brief history of his life, as well as looking at the actual meaning of his works and how critics viewed them. '

Rembrandt

by David Spence

Published 1 August 1997

Spence puts the artist into the context of h is times, looking at the influences, political and religious events surrounding him, and provides a brief history of his life, as well as looking at the actual meaning of his works and how critics viewed them '

Van Gogh

by David Spence

Published 1 August 1997

Rapid social and political change provide the backdrop to the artistic career of Vincent van Gogh. Learn of his dramatic use of colour, his struggle with madness and how his work was only truly appreciated after his death.

Gauguin

by David Spence

Published 1 September 1998

Spence puts the artist into the context of h is times looking at the influences, political and religious events surrounding him, and provides a brief history of his life, as well as looking at the actual meaning of his works and how critics viewed them '

Renoir

by David Spence

Published 1 September 1998

Titles in Barron's "Great Artists" series concentrate on major artists of Western art. Full-color reproductions of artworks, as well as illustrations of the artist's surroundings, are presented in lively, magazine-style page layouts that complement a highly readable text. These beautiful, yet inexpensive volumes are perfect for young audiences that are beginning their life-long appreciation of the arts.

Degas

by David Spence

Published 1 September 1998

Degas profiles the wonderful world of this extraordinary artist and his paintings, his inspiration and what we can learn from his art today. Insightful text and original colour paintings provides explanation and analysis of Degas' most famous pictures, aiding a thorough understanding of how the society and art of the time influenced his work.

Manet

by David Spence

Published 1 August 1997

Spence puts the artist into the context of h is times, looking at the influences, political and religious events surrounding him, and provides a brief history of his life, as well as looking at the actual meaning of his works and how critics viewed them. '

Essential Artists: Cezanne

by David Spence

Published 1 September 1998

Cezanne profiles the wonderful world of this extraordinary artist and his paintings, his inspiration and what we can learn from his art today. Insightful text and original colour paintings provides explanation and analysis of Cezanne's most famous pictures, aiding a thorough understanding of how the society and art of the time influenced his work.