Book picks similar to
The 20th Century Art Book by Phaidon Press
art
non-fiction
nonfiction
reference
Raphael: 1483-1520
Christof Thoenes - 1999
Though Raphael painted many important works in his Florence period, including his famous Madonnas, it was his mature work in Rome that cemented his place in history, most notably the Stanza della Segnatura in the Vatican featuring his School of Athens and Triumph of Religion murals. This overview traces the life's work of this Renaissance master who achieved the height of greatness in only two decades of creation and whose influential work paved the way for the Mannerist and Baroque movements.
Women in Art: 50 Fearless Creatives Who Inspired the World
Rachel Ignotofsky - 2019
Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women's representation in museums, and notable works by women. Women in Art celebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.