Famous Works of Art―And How They Got That Way

Read [John Nici Book] ^ Famous Works of Art―And How They Got That Way Online ^ PDF eBook or Kindle ePUB free. Famous Works of Art―And How They Got That Way Featuring more than sixty images, including color reproductions, Famous Works of Art—And How They Got That Way will appeal to anyone who has ever wondered if a great painting, sculpture, or photograph, really deserves to be called “great.”. The author explains why the reputations of some creations have grown over the years, some disproportionate to their artistic value. Nici looks at twenty well-known paintings, sculptures, and photographs that have left lasting impressions on

Author	:	John Nici
Rating	:	4.61 (927 Votes)
Asin	:	1442249544
Format Type	:	paperback
Number of Pages	:	336 Pages
Publish Date	:	2016-08-29
Language	:	English

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Featuring more than sixty images, including color reproductions, Famous Works of Art—And How They Got That Way will appeal to anyone who has ever wondered if a great painting, sculpture, or photograph, really deserves to be called “great.”. The author explains why the reputations of some creations have grown over the years, some disproportionate to their artistic value. Nici looks at twenty well-known paintings, sculptures, and photographs that have left lasting impressions on the general public. In a world filled with great museums and great

(Michael Findlay, author of The Value of Art)This is not just another art history book! Well-researched and accessible to a broad readership, Famous Works of Art—And How They Got That Way examines 4500 years of fine art, sculpture and photography. Nici also recalls Andy Warhol’s explosion into celebrity via the Campbell’s soup prints and the multiple controversies surrounding the construction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, designed by 21-year-old Yale undergraduate Maya Lin. The answer makes

Necessary addition to your library collection. Dylan Wow, something needs to be said about the breadth of knowledge this author possesses. There are 20 works discussed in total, with the first having been carved in the year 2500 BC and the last having been conceived in 1981. It takes a dedicated individual to become proficient in this wide range of history. And to then comprehensively reciproc. "excellent book" according to Artsie. Excellent book. Very entertaining and interesting. It fills in some of the long histories of some of these works. It really makes you think about the changing views of art by different cultures in different time periods.. Adarga said Highly recommended. John Nici is an extraordinary teacher, and this book shows his range of knowledge and rhetorical talent. Famous Works of Art provides a substantial, rigorous understanding of essential artworks in their historical context and their later reception throughout the centuries. The writing is lucid and engaging. An informative, recommended read t

. John Nici is a professor of art history at Queens College in Flushing, New York