Synopses & Reviews
Continuously in print for more than 20 years. Abrams' Masters of Art series has always been known for its exceptional quality and value. Now these classic volumes devoted to the lives and works of the world's greatest painters have been newly redesigned and released in paperback for the first time. Comprehensive introductory texts written by distinguished art historians provide incisive and informative portraits of the artists, and their analysis is accompanied by sketches, related works by other artists, and black-and-white photographs. Each book features 40 full page, full-color plates with commentaries on the facing page. The renowned art historian Meyer Schapiro describes how Paul Cezanne invented a new method of painting, re-creating the world through strokes of colors. This volume traces Cezanne's growth through a comprehensive consideration of his work and a careful analysis of individual paintings.