Arts / Art- History / The Observer\'s Book of Painting and Graphic Art (Observer\'s Pocket S.) by William Gaunt

• Book Title: The Observer\'s Book of Painting and Graphic Art (Observer\'s Pocket S.)
• Author: William Gaunt
• ISBN: 0723200688
• Publisher: Warne
• Year Published: 01 January, 1980
• Our Price: £7.98 GBP ($15.95 USD)
• Description: Frederick Warne: pocket sized hard cover: 1980 fifth reprint; no dust jacket;160 pages including index: b/w and some colour illustrations. Synopsis : This small book was designed as a handy reference pocket companion for those visiting galleries and exhibitions . Points and suggestions are offered for picture viewing, and descriptions given of the various media used by painters and draftsmen. A brief outline of the various schools and periods of painting is included and the main themes of the painter – the figure ,the landscape , still life, etc. are all considered separately with masterpieces listed and discussed under each heading . The work also includes a glossary of technical and special terms used by the art world, with concise definitions . A biographical section on painters and draftsman with short notes on their lives and works conclude the volume, which is illustrated with a selection of plates chosen to show as many artists, schools ,and styles as space will allow. Condition: corners slightly bumped : edges of cover slightly darkened :overall clean and good:
• Condition: Collectable- Good
• Dustcover: No
• Binding: Hardback
• Type: Used Books

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