World art in 100 major masterpieces. Works that are important to know and understand

New from Susie Hodge, author of many of the books in our Highlights of History series. A guide to the 100 most significant works of world art and their interpretation.
Why did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel, while Rembrandt was obsessed with creating his own image? What is the secret of the terracotta army? And why is Andy Warhol's "Campbell's Soup Cans" so popular?
The book offers concise and comprehensive answers to these and other questions. With it, you will reveal the secrets of 100 of the most iconic works of world art and learn the motives and interpretations of the author's intention. If you've ever looked at a masterpiece of art in awe but wondered what it means, this book will help you find the answer.
From the author:
In this book, we will look at one hundred completely different works of art. Some of them are widely known, others are slightly less recognizable, but we will explore them all for where, why, when and how they were created. All the works of art presented here, from the earliest known to the most recent, are amazing in their own way, and this book analyzes the meaning and multiple interpretations of the author's intent, while paying attention to the origins, experience and beliefs of the artists, the reasons why they chose certain materials, the goals they set for themselves, and the society in which they lived. If you've ever looked at a work of art and wondered, "How do you even understand that?", this book will give you the answer.
<...> Art can irritate, poison the soul, cheer up, evoke nostalgia, excite, amuse - what it is just not capable of! But most often it intrigues, fascinates and comforts. Without him, the world would be a much duller place. The path of a work to the point where the author has finished working on it and presented it to the public is often fascinating and exciting, and this book will help you better understand art and enjoy it even more.
Who is this book for:
For fans of the series "The main thing in history ...".
For everyone who is interested in art.

Age restrictions

18+

Number of pages

216

Type of paper in the book

Coated matte