1000 Masterpieces of European Painting: From 1300 to 1850

Trailblazers, outsiders, and traditionalists - this handbook of painting introduces the most important artists in alphabetical order. Over 1000 pictures invite the reader to discover the major works of Western painting tradition from the 13th into the 19th century. Broader themes are explored in greater depth in 20 brief essays, ranging from painting techniques and the history of art sales to general art theory and classical painting analysis.