088270
London
1972
12×18,5
meki
124
engleski
Cijena: 4,50 EUR
This is a classic art guidebook written by the respected art historian Sir Michael Levey. First published in 1964 by the National Gallery's own publications department, this book was designed to be a physical companion for visitors walking through the museum in London. The Author, Sir Michael Levey was a famous British art historian who served as the Director of the National Gallery from 1973 to 1986. The book serves as an easy-to-use guide. It takes visitors through the museum floor layout room by room. It includes a map of the floor layout, list of plates, and an index of artists. Because the museum's layout and art displays changed over the years, the guide was updated several times. Michael Levey wrote the book in an active, easy-to-read style. He wanted to help everyday people understand great European art. The guide focuses strictly on the famous masterworks displayed on the main floor of the gallery. As you walk from room to room, the book explains the paintings in chronological order. It moves from early Renaissance art up to late 19th-century Impressionist paintings. For major paintings, Levey provides short paragraphs that explain the historical background, the artist's style, and why the artwork is important. Since this book was printed decades ago, it is no longer sold as a new guide at the museum. However, it is highly prized by art history lovers and vintage book collectors.
