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The Power of Art by Simon Schama · Booklabria

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The Power of Art

Name: The Power of Art
Author: Simon Schama

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First published: 2006
Language: English
Editions: 3

Synopsis

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.

Subjects: History
Art
Artists
Art, history
Art criticism

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