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The Thefts of the Mona Lisa
By Charney, Noah
"Historian Charney tracks the eventful life of the Mona Lisa in this rollicking account.... The result is both a thrilling tale of true crime and a rigorous work of art history." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review. If you read one book on the Mona Lisa, let this be it. From the artwork to its theft and role in popular culture, The Thefts of the Mona Lisa provides the complete story, as written by a bestselling, Pulitzer finalist.Leonardo da Vinci's portrait, called the Mona Lisa, is without doubt the world's most famous painting. It achieved its fame not only because it is a remarkable example of Renaissance portraiture, created by an acclaimed artistic and scientific genius, but because of its criminal history. The Mona Lisa (also called La Gioconda or La Joconde) was stolen on 21 August 1911 by an Italian, Vincenzo Peruggia.
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Essential Human Anatomy for Artists
By Goldman, Ken
Study human anatomy to translate nature into drawings that are both anatomically accurate and artistically beautiful.. Essential Human Anatomy for Artists is an anatomy course in a book that's designed to offer you new tools to help you understand the connections between exterior forms and underlying structures. Along with demonstrations of key materials are in-depth discussions of the skeleton and study of the muscles. The drawing demonstrations, which are based on a series of live model poses, are designed to help readers understand the various forms of the human body. Key information on movement and lighting is also included. For artists at every level of experience, Essential Human Anatomy for Artists allows you to learn to work freely and confidently with the human figure and use the information it provides to create an accurate visual impression.
The Thefts of the Mona Lisa
By Charney, Noah
"Historian Charney tracks the eventful life of the Mona Lisa in this rollicking account.... The result is both a thrilling tale of true crime and a rigorous work of art history." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review. If you read one book on the Mona Lisa, let this be it. From the artwork to its theft and role in popular culture, The Thefts of the Mona Lisa provides the complete story, as written by a bestselling, Pulitzer finalist.Leonardo da Vinci's portrait, called the Mona Lisa, is without doubt the world's most famous painting. It achieved its fame not only because it is a remarkable example of Renaissance portraiture, created by an acclaimed artistic and scientific genius, but because of its criminal history. The Mona Lisa (also called La Gioconda or La Joconde) was stolen on 21 August 1911 by an Italian, Vincenzo Peruggia.
Essential Human Anatomy for Artists
By Goldman, Ken
Study human anatomy to translate nature into drawings that are both anatomically accurate and artistically beautiful.. Essential Human Anatomy for Artists is an anatomy course in a book that's designed to offer you new tools to help you understand the connections between exterior forms and underlying structures. Along with demonstrations of key materials are in-depth discussions of the skeleton and study of the muscles. The drawing demonstrations, which are based on a series of live model poses, are designed to help readers understand the various forms of the human body. Key information on movement and lighting is also included. For artists at every level of experience, Essential Human Anatomy for Artists allows you to learn to work freely and confidently with the human figure and use the information it provides to create an accurate visual impression.