100 Best Paintings in New York is an amalgam of commentary and tourist guide leading to a greater understanding and appreciation of thr paintings chosen. The descriptions draw attention to fascinating details in each work and look at why, where or for what occasion they were painted. A biographical chronology of each artist accompanies the essays as well as a sample listing of works by other contemporary painters. From Jan van Eyck to Mark Rothko; from Diego Velazquez to Georgia O'Keefe, 100 Best Paintings in New York covers the complete spectrum of masterpieces in New York's great galleries.
| ISBN: | 9781905214358 |
| Publication date: | 15th May 2008 |
| Author: | Deanna MacDonald, Geoffrey Smith |
| Publisher: | The Armchair Traveller at the bookHaus |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 384 pages |
| Genres: |
Travel and holiday guides Paintings and painting Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc |