Power of art
By: Simon Schama.
Publisher: BBC Books
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 448
ISBN-13: 9780563487104
Subjects: Art criticism.; Art -- History.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.