Here are 47 masterpieces of the art of portrait drawing; selected from the work of an elite group of artists who represent the great schools and traditions of Italy and northern Europe from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Among the artists are Andrea Mantegna; Filippino Lippi; Raphael; Duuml;rer; Andrea del Sarto; Titian; Pontormo; Lucas van Leyden; Holbein; Rubens; Hals; Bernini; Van Dyck; Rembrandt; Hyacinthe Rigaud; Watteau; and Ingres. In these striking; brilliantly realized portraits; art students will find a concise survey of the finest examples of portrait drawing mdash; works of art whose deeply impressive effects were attained through great individuality of focus; style; and technical achievement. Art enthusiasts will savor the choice; far-ranging content of this exemplary collection; which combines in one inexpensive volume master drawings by so many great artists.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A film and script for the agesBy David CopeFilm dramatizes a major moment in American history; with the complexities of both the moral high ground and the shady world of deal-making; all that laid bare. Yet it doesnt stop there--subplots involving the crippled and destructive relationship of Abe and Mary; the anger of son Robert at not being free to pursue his own life; with the horrors of the final months of the Civil War as backdrop. Day-Lewis deserved Best Actor in what I would call a career-defining performance in a career full of career-defining performances--best of the best--yet the entire supporting cast was stellar; all of them aware of the rounding of character; the nuances contained in Tony Kushners stellar script (buy the book; too--worth every penny for anyone who loves the dramatic text). This is a film for the ages; and while I feel Steven Spielberg and the others were robbed by lesser films at the Oscars; I am certain that this one will be for viewing decades from now.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Worthy of the OscarBy F. BluhmOne has only to read through Tony Kushners script to see why it took the Oscar for best "adapted" screenplay. Inspired by Doris Kearns Goodwinrsquo;s critically acclaimed "Team of Rivals;" "Lincoln is a must read for all aspiring screenwriters. Read the script to see how a master screenwriter teaches us about the incredible role one man played to shape our nations history. Then watch how one of our greatest story tellers; Steven Spielberg; interprets the script into what was; in my view; the best picture of the year.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. LincolnBy Dita FaulknerLoved my screenplay. Im a budding writer and this movie has now become one of my favorites! Thanks for this book!