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The Power of Art

2006·448 pages·Nonfiction

Biography History & Politics

Taking eight famous painters and their great masterpieces, this book takes you back to the intense moment in history when these works were conceived and born. In each case the artist is backed into a corner, and given a chance to confound his rivals, enemies and critics.

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The Power of Art

Year

2006

Pages

448

Type

Nonfiction

Biography History & Politics

Description

Taking eight famous painters and their great masterpieces, this book takes you back to the intense moment in history when these works were conceived and born. In each case the artist is backed into a corner, and given a chance to confound his rivals, enemies and critics.

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