{"product_id":"what-makes-a-masterpiece-9780500238790","title":"What Makes a Masterpiece","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exploration of the idea of the masterpiece, over fifty world masterpieces, from cave paintings to Cezanne.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Intelligent, lucid, intimate, the book is also beautifully illustrated' - Independent (Best Books for Christmas)\u003cbr\u003e'An art book that really sets you thinking … a feast of an anthology' - The Spectator\u003cbr\u003e'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\u003cbr\u003e'Brilliantly edited … worth buying for the introduction alone' - Decanter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eContents include: Avigdor Arikha on \u003ci\u003eLas Meninas\u003c\/i\u003e, by Velázquez • Quentin Blake on \u003ci\u003eThe Crucifixion\u003c\/i\u003e, by Tintoretto • Mary Beard on The Villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii • Anthony Caro on \u003ci\u003eIsis, Messenger of the Gods\u003c\/i\u003e, by Rodin • Antony Gormley on the reclining Buddha of Polonnaruwa • Germaine Greer on \u003ci\u003eJudith Slaying Holofernes\u003c\/i\u003e, by Gentileschi • Martin Kemp on the \u003ci\u003eMona Lisa\u003c\/i\u003e, by Leonardo • John Julius Norwich on the Cefalú mosaics • Grayson Perry on \u003ci\u003eThe Garden of Earthly Delights\u003c\/i\u003e, by Bosch • Tom Phillips on the Mycerinus Triad • Philip Pullman on \u003ci\u003eA Bar at the Folies-Bergère\u003c\/i\u003e, by Manet • Pierre Rosenberg on \u003ci\u003eThe Phocion Paintings\u003c\/i\u003e, by Poussin • David J. Roxburgh on \u003ci\u003eThe Court of Gayumars\u003c\/i\u003e, by Sultan Muhammad and Marina Warner on \u003ci\u003eThe Ecstasy of Saint Teresa\u003c\/i\u003e, by Bernini.","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402756301143,"sku":"9780500238790","price":21.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780500238790.jpg?v=1730481421","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/what-makes-a-masterpiece-9780500238790","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}