Books
by David Piper
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The Joy of Art |
The author, one-time director of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum, provides an excellent guide to painting from the 15th to the 20th century. He approaches his subject not only from a historical point of view but also in terms of the materials and techniques used. With a host of excellent colour photos he singles out themes chosen by artists and features works that are landmarks in the history of painting. A joy to read.
(Jeremy Swann - bwl 33 February 2006) |
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