The Private Life of a Masterpiece: Uncovering the Forgotten Secrets and Hidden Life Histories of Iconic Works of Art
by Monica Bohm-Duchen
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Author: Monica Bohm-DuchenEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-04-15
ISBN: 0520233786
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: University of California Press
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Book Review: Breathtaking artists and their Beautiful Images
Summary: 4 Stars
Profoundly mysterious and instantly familiar is that of the world's most well known works of art. How did these images come into existence and what has made them so popular?Well now these questions can be answered in Monica Bohm-Duchen's extrodianary book, 'The Private Life of A Masterpiece'.
Delving into the secrets and trail of these iconic works of art we can capture clues and facts of dating from 1501 to 1950.
We begin at the start of each Image, the history of the artist themseleves, the preparation, how the art was made, the opinions of the public and how it has influenced other artists.
Many fans may also have had a glimpse at the BBC2 show which has explored already into masterpieces such as 'The Kiss' by August Rodin and 'The Execution of Rebels, May 3rd, 1808 by Francisco de Goya.
'The Private Life Of A Masterpiece' gives art fans all over a wonderful insight into the history of art, with it's wonderful illustrations and insightful reading.
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