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Rococo
Hardback
Main Details
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Rococo
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Victoria Charles
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By (author) Klaus H. Carl
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:200 | Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 238 |
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Category/Genre | Art and design styles - c 1600 to c 1800 |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781844847402
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Classifications | Dewey:709.0332 |
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Illustrations |
130 ilustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Parkstone Press Ltd
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Imprint |
Parkstone Press Ltd
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Publication Date |
31 May 2010 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Appearing at the beginning of the 18th century, Rococo is also referred to as late Baroque style. At the end of the century, facing the advent of Neoclassicism, this art form was plunged into obscurity. Charles and Carl rediscover Rococo's radiance in this collection.
Author Biography
Victoria Charles is a professor of art history. She has published many works and has regularly contributed to Art Information, an international guide to contemporary art. Writing frequently for specialised journals and magazines, Victoria Charles recently contributed to a collective work, 1000 Paintings of Genius. Klaus H. Carl is the author of numerous works on the history of large cities, and is also a well-known photographer of nature.A teacher by profession, he also took part, alongside Victoria Charles, in the writing of 1000 Paintings of Genius.
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