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Expressions of humanity's most profound and mysterious feelings, great works of art speak across centuries, across continents, and across cultures. Great Paintings of the Western World is magnificently illustrated with 300 full-colour images of many of the world's greatest paintings, and offers an unparalleled opportunity to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the techniques, the styles, and the artistic genius that inform them. A guided tour that transports you from the prehistoric era to contemporary times. Great Paintings of the Western World brings the full panorama of Western art gloriously to life with entertaining and enlightening insights into the historical and social background of each period, and the artists who, throughout the ages, have captivated the human imagination with the mysterious power of their art.… (more)