Through rich illustrations and informative texts, readers will discover the masterpieces of art housed in this prestigious museum.
The book covers different artistic styles, from Renaissance to Modernism, and provides a deeper insight into the history and significance of each exhibited painting.
"Villon: Paintings" by Raymond Cogniat is a small monograph in the "Little Art Encyclopedia" series (No. 56). It presents the painting of the French Cubist Jacques Villon with an introduction and color reproductions.
"Henry Moore: Sculptures" by John Russell is a small monograph in the "Little Art Encyclopedia" series (No. 71). It presents the key sculptures of the British artist Henry Moore with an introduction and reproductions.
"Ben Nicholson: Paintings" by Herbert Read is a small monograph in the "Little Art Encyclopedia" series (No. 45). It presents the abstract painting of the British artist Ben Nicholson with an introduction and color reproductions.
The monograph also provides a biographical framework, an analysis of thematic cycles, an interpretation of the artist's dominant motifs, and numerous reproductions of paintings.
"Degas: Racing" by Frank Elgar is a small monograph in the "Little Encyclopedia of Art" series (No. 67). It presents horse racing in the works of Edgar Degas with an introduction and color reproductions.