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Further Details Title: National Gallery of Art: Selected Works Condition: New Author: National Gallery of Art Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications Format: Hardback EAN: 9780847839940 ISBN: 9780847839940 Genre: Arts & Photography Release Date: 11/19/2024 Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 178mm Item Length: 178mm Description: This book showcases fifty paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs, and more from the National Gallery of Art. Selected from more than 150,000 works in the museum s vast collection, these remarkable examples of European and American art span centuries of human creativity. The National Gallery, its history, and the three parts of its 29-acre campus the West Building (opened 1941), East Building (1978), and Sculpture Garden (1999) are explored alongside works by Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Degas, van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, Rothko, and Calder. Contemporary artists featured include Faith Ringgold, Carrie Mae Weems, Daniel Lind-Ramos, and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. While many works represent self-exploration and identity, emotion and spirituality, others are quiet memorials to the everyday that connect us in our common understanding of the world. Presenting scenes painted in the Middle Ages to mixed-media works created this century, this book is perfect for lovers of art and art history and anyone visiting the museum s extraordinary collection. Release Year: 2024 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
This stunning hardcover is a visual feast for art lovers! Packed with 50 masterpieces from the National Gallery of Art, it beautifully presents paintings, sculptures, and photographs in crisp detail. The compact size makes it perfect for coffee table browsing while still doing justice to each artwork. A must-have for anyone who appreciates timeless beauty in a high-quality presentation.