History paintings
By: by Valerie Bodden
Edition: 1st ed.
Series: Brushes with greatness
Publisher: Creative Education
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Mankato, MN
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781608182008
Subjects: History painting
Description: "A survey of the painting genre that focuses on grand historical figures and scenes, examining the genre's origins and introducing its notable artists, works, and styles throughout history"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Looking to the past; title: Historic masters; title: Modern history; title: Leaving history behind; title: Appreciating art; title: The tribute money; title: Napoleon Bonaparte visiting the plague-stricken in Jaffa; title: Boyarina Morozova; title: History of Mexico; title: Glossary.