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Rococo to Revolution: Major Trends in Eighteenth-Century Painting
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Rococo to Revolution: Major Trends in Eighteenth-Century Painting
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Michael Levey
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| Series | World of Art |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:252 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 149 |
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| Category/Genre | Art and design styles - Classicism
Art and design styles - c 1800 to c 1900
Painting and paintings |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780500200506
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| Classifications | Dewey:759.047 |
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| Illustrations |
132 Illustrations, black and white; 22 Illustrations, color
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Imprint |
Thames & Hudson Ltd
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| Publication Date |
7 November 1966 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Michael Levey, former Director of the National Gallery in London, traces the major trends of European painting in the eighteenth century, taking as his theme the exciting evolution--and revolution--that took place in art from Watteau's birth to the death of Goya. 154 illus., 22 in color.
Author Biography
Sir Michael Levey who died in December 2008, became deputy keeper of the National Gallery in 1966, keeper in 1968, and finally director in 1973. He was knighted in 1981.
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