Description
Book SynopsisAn exploration of the idea of the masterpiece, over fifty world masterpieces, from cave paintings to Cezanne.
Trade Review'Intelligent, lucid, intimate, the book is also beautifully illustrated' - Independent (Best Books for Christmas)
'An art book that really sets you thinking … a feast of an anthology' - The Spectator
'Thought-provoking … the breadth of work considered is impressive and the essays are informative and inspiring … a passionate introduction to the world of great art' - Metro
'Brilliantly edited … worth buying for the introduction alone' - Decanter
Table of ContentsContents include: Avigdor Arikha on
Las Meninas, by Velázquez • Quentin Blake on
The Crucifixion, by Tintoretto • Mary Beard on The Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii • Anthony Caro on
Isis, Messenger of the Gods, by Rodin • Antony Gormley on the reclining Buddha of Polonnaruwa • Germaine Greer on
Judith Slaying Holofernes, by Gentileschi • Martin Kemp on the
Mona Lisa, by Leonardo • John Julius Norwich on the Cefalú mosaics • Grayson Perry on
The Garden of Earthly Delights, by Bosch • Tom Phillips on the Mycerinus Triad • Philip Pullman on
A Bar at the Folies-Bergère, by Manet • Pierre Rosenberg on
The Phocion Paintings, by Poussin • David J. Roxburgh on
The Court of Gayumars, by Sultan Muhammad and Marina Warner on
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, by Bernini.
