John House Knihy

Highlighting the first-ever exhibition of Paul Czanne's complete collection at The Courtauld Gallery, this catalogue celebrates the 75th anniversary of The Courtauld Institute of Arts. It features an exceptional array of seminal paintings, alongside rarely seen drawings and watercolors, showcasing the breadth of Czanne's artistic evolution throughout his career. The collection's significance is underscored by its quality and diversity, offering a comprehensive insight into one of the most influential artists in art history.

This series acts as an introduction to key artists and movements in art history. Each title contains 48 full-page colour plates, accompanied by extensive notes, and numerous comparative illustrations in colour or black and white, a concise introduction, select bibliography and detailed source information for the images. Monographs on individual artists also feature a brief chronology.

Analyzes the career of French painter Claude Monet focusing on the evolution of his painting technique

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