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Each volume of the Art and Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts provide concentrated information on accessing well-known and less-known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original in situ. Insets on cultural and historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries and timelines supplement the body text - leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the works discussed."
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Travel Guide and Art Guide in one. Each volume of the Art and Architecture series is opulently illustrated.
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Housing the largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces in the world, the Musee d'Orsay is arguably one of the most beautiful museums in Europe, with its immense central space inherited from its original role as a grand railway station built in 1900. Immerse yourself in the world of Monet, Degas, Cezanne, Renoir, Gauguin and van Gogh thanks to this comprehensive guide to the museum.