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Essential History of Art
Essential History of Art

Essential History of Art

$90

H 11.5 in W 8.25 in D 1 in

Essential History of Art

Located in Bradenton, FL

Essential History of Art hardcover book with dustjacket. Published in 2002 by Parragon Publishing

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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1930s Architecture in Paris, French Book by Jean-Marc Labordiere, 2009
1930s Architecture in Paris, French Book by Jean-Marc Labordiere, 2009

1930s Architecture in Paris, French Book by Jean-Marc Labordiere, 2009

By Modern History

Located in Atlanta, GA

Esprit Nouveau in France), an extension of Art Nouveau. This book invites Parisian walkers and tourists

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Early 2000s French Art Deco Books

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Deep Design Nine Little Art Histories by Libby Lumpkin Art Book
Deep Design Nine Little Art Histories by Libby Lumpkin Art Book

Deep Design Nine Little Art Histories by Libby Lumpkin Art Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Deep Design: Nine Little Art Histories by Libby Lumpkin. January 1, 1995 In nine ambitious essays

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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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A History of Art by Sir Lawrence Gowing
A History of Art by Sir Lawrence Gowing

A History of Art by Sir Lawrence Gowing

$275

H 11.5 in W 9 in D 3 in

A History of Art by Sir Lawrence Gowing

Located in Bradenton, FL

A History of Art by Sir Lawrence Gowing. A large coffee table book, hardcover with dustjacket

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1990s Spanish Books

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Tuscany Bonechi Art and History Series Paperback 1993
Tuscany Bonechi Art and History Series Paperback 1993

Tuscany Bonechi Art and History Series Paperback 1993

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Tuscany Bonechi Art and History Series Paperback. Discover Tuscany's rich history, monuments and

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Late 20th Century Italian Gothic Books

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A History of Textile Art by Agnes Geijer
A History of Textile Art by Agnes Geijer

A History of Textile Art by Agnes Geijer

$125

H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 1.88 in

A History of Textile Art by Agnes Geijer

Located in valatie, NY

A History of Textile Art by Agnes Geijer. Hardcover with plastic covered dust jacket. Published by

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Vintage 1980s English Books

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A History of American Art by Daniel M. Mendelowitz
A History of American Art by Daniel M. Mendelowitz

A History of American Art by Daniel M. Mendelowitz

Located in Bradenton, FL

A History of American Art by Daniel M. Mendelowitz. Hardcover book with dustjacket, published by

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Books

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Brooklyn Arcadia: Art, History, and Nature at Majestic Green-Wood
Brooklyn Arcadia: Art, History, and Nature at Majestic Green-Wood

Brooklyn Arcadia: Art, History, and Nature at Majestic Green-Wood

By Rizzoli International Publications

Located in New York, NY

people closer to the world by memorializing the dead even as it embraces the art, history, and natural

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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History of Italian Renaissance Art by Frederick Hartt, Hardcover, 1969
History of Italian Renaissance Art by Frederick Hartt, Hardcover, 1969

History of Italian Renaissance Art by Frederick Hartt, Hardcover, 1969

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

History of Italian Renaissance Art hardcover – January 1, 1969 by Frederick Hartt (Author), Color

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Books

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Arts of Korea by Judith G. Smith - Korean Art History, 1998
Arts of Korea by Judith G. Smith - Korean Art History, 1998

Arts of Korea by Judith G. Smith - Korean Art History, 1998

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

art from the Neolithic period to the 19th century, this volume focuses on ceramics, Buddhist sculpture

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Late 20th Century Korean Books

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20 Antique Volumes of The Burlington Magazine (London), Art History 1903-1937
20 Antique Volumes of The Burlington Magazine (London), Art History 1903-1937

20 Antique Volumes of The Burlington Magazine (London), Art History 1903-1937

Located in Morristown, NJ

and 1937, representing a formative period in the development of modern art historical scholarship in

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Books

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History Of Modern Art by Arnason, H. H., Mansfield, Elizabeth C.
History Of Modern Art by Arnason, H. H., Mansfield, Elizabeth C.

History Of Modern Art by Arnason, H. H., Mansfield, Elizabeth C.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

History Of Modern Art By Arnason, H. H.; Mansfield, Elizabeth C. For undergraduate course in

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

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Paper

The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Art Book
The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Art Book

The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Art Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

The Khmers History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization by Stefano Vecchia. This is a history

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20th Century Asian Tribal Books

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Designing History the Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House

Designing History the Extraordinary Art & Style of the Obama White House

By Rizzoli International Publications, Michael S. Smith

Located in New York, NY

. Created for design enthusiasts, political aficionados, and students of Americana, Designing History

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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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The Story of Painting, the Essential Guide to the History of Western Art
The Story of Painting, the Essential Guide to the History of Western Art

The Story of Painting, the Essential Guide to the History of Western Art

Located in Bradenton, FL

The Story of Painting, the Essential Guide to the History of Western Art. By Sister Wendy Beckett

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Late 20th Century Italian Books

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Vintage 4 Book Set, History Of British Furniture, English, Reference, Macquoid
Vintage 4 Book Set, History Of British Furniture, English, Reference, Macquoid

Vintage 4 Book Set, History Of British Furniture, English, Reference, Macquoid

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 4 volume book set - A History of British Furniture by Percy Macquoid. An English

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Books

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Dale Chihuly Art Book, Hardcover, Organic Modern Style, 2008 Edition
Dale Chihuly Art Book, Hardcover, Organic Modern Style, 2008 Edition

Dale Chihuly Art Book, Hardcover, Organic Modern Style, 2008 Edition

By Dale Chihuly

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

, and his contributions to art history are documented." Publisher: Chronicle books. Fine Arts Museums

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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Books

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Francisco de Goya and the Art of Critique by Anthony J Cascardi, 1st Ed
Francisco de Goya and the Art of Critique by Anthony J Cascardi, 1st Ed

Francisco de Goya and the Art of Critique by Anthony J Cascardi, 1st Ed

Located in valatie, NY

history of art itself. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out

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Splendors of Hard Stones, The Court Art in Florence of the Grand Dukes
Splendors of Hard Stones, The Court Art in Florence of the Grand Dukes

Splendors of Hard Stones, The Court Art in Florence of the Grand Dukes

By Annamarie Giusti

Located in valatie, NY

includes a directory of types of stones and a history of the art. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent

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20th Century Italian Books

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Les Grands Thèmes de l'Art: L'Évangile Illustré - Editions Des Horizons - 2Y176
Les Grands Thèmes de l'Art: L'Évangile Illustré - Editions Des Horizons - 2Y176

Les Grands Thèmes de l'Art: L'Évangile Illustré - Editions Des Horizons - 2Y176

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Les Grands Thèmes de l'Art: L'Évangile Illustré - Editions Des Horizons - 2Y176

Located in Bordeaux, FR

or art history books. The illustrations within these volumes not only enhance the reading experience

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antiquities

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“Woman in a Doorway” by Manuel Cruz, Spain, 2023
“Woman in a Doorway” by Manuel Cruz, Spain, 2023

“Woman in a Doorway” by Manuel Cruz, Spain, 2023

$433Sale Price|20% Off

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“Woman in a Doorway” by Manuel Cruz, Spain, 2023

Located in Madrid, ES

on reproductions of canonical paintings found in art history books. For this work, the artist uses a

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2010s Spanish Contemporary Art

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“Autorretrato como San Pablo” by Manuel Cruz, Spain, 2023
“Autorretrato como San Pablo” by Manuel Cruz, Spain, 2023

“Autorretrato como San Pablo” by Manuel Cruz, Spain, 2023

$433Sale Price|20% Off

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“Autorretrato como San Pablo” by Manuel Cruz, Spain, 2023

Located in Madrid, ES

intervenes directly on reproductions of historical paintings found in art history books. For this work, Cruz

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2010s Spanish Contemporary Art

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Lot of 3 Religious and Cultural Works: "Sienne et ses Terres" "Lourdes" - 3Y05
Lot of 3 Religious and Cultural Works: "Sienne et ses Terres" "Lourdes" - 3Y05

Lot of 3 Religious and Cultural Works: "Sienne et ses Terres" "Lourdes" - 3Y05

Located in Bordeaux, FR

religious history and art, these books provide a timeless visual and cultural exploration of Siena, Lourdes

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Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Bed / Coffee Table from the 19th Century
Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Bed / Coffee Table from the 19th Century

Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Elmwood Bed / Coffee Table from the 19th Century

Located in Yonkers, NY

century would make a stylish addition to any living room, perhaps accessorized with history or art books

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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1 Volume, Mrs. Steuart Erskine, Beautiful Women in History and Art
1 Volume, Mrs. Steuart Erskine, Beautiful Women in History and Art

1 Volume, Mrs. Steuart Erskine, Beautiful Women in History and Art

Located in New York, NY

1 Volume. Mrs. Steuart Erskine, Beautiful Women in History and Art. Bound in full brown morocco

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Set of 10 Dutch Art History Books
Set of 10 Dutch Art History Books

Set of 10 Dutch Art History Books

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Located in Baton Rouge, LA

details the general universal art history. There are minor signs of wear, make sure to view the detailed

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1974 The Comics An Illustrated History Of Comic Strips Art Book Jerry Robinson
1974 The Comics An Illustrated History Of Comic Strips Art Book Jerry Robinson

1974 The Comics An Illustrated History Of Comic Strips Art Book Jerry Robinson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

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The History of Our Lord As Exemplified in Works of Art Published London 1865.
The History of Our Lord As Exemplified in Works of Art Published London 1865.

The History of Our Lord As Exemplified in Works of Art Published London 1865.

Located in San Francisco, CA

The History of Our Lord As exemplified in Works of Art: 2 Volumes, by Anna Jameson and Elizabeth

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Greece History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Hardcover Book
Greece History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Hardcover Book

Greece History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Greece-History and Treasures of an Ancient Civilization hardcover – January 1, 2007. By Stephano

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20th Century Greek Folk Art Books

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Antique, 2 Vols, HG Wells, The Outline Of History, Reference Book, Circa 1920
Antique, 2 Vols, HG Wells, The Outline Of History, Reference Book, Circa 1920

Antique, 2 Vols, HG Wells, The Outline Of History, Reference Book, Circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

world history, making it an ideal acquisition for collectors of early 20th century books, history

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Books

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Balla by Maurizio Fagiolo Dell'Arco Coffee Table Book
Balla by Maurizio Fagiolo Dell'Arco Coffee Table Book

Balla by Maurizio Fagiolo Dell'Arco Coffee Table Book

By (after) Giacomo Balla, Rizoli International Publications

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Date published 1987 Art books: Art History.

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Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'

Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'

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Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'

By Purvis Young

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

documentaries, (art)books, American history and spiritual folklore his visual vocabulary was vast; wild horses

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Late 20th Century American Modern Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Large 19th Century Chinese Red Painted Coffee Table
Large 19th Century Chinese Red Painted Coffee Table

Large 19th Century Chinese Red Painted Coffee Table

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Large 19th Century Chinese Red Painted Coffee Table

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

art books and fresh flowers. Handcrafted using wooden pegs and a tenon structure, this table

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Art, Woman and Cars, French Book by Gilles Neret, 1989
Art, Woman and Cars, French Book by Gilles Neret, 1989

Art, Woman and Cars, French Book by Gilles Neret, 1989

By Modern History

Located in Atlanta, GA

L’Art, la Femme et L’Automobile, (Art, Woman and Cars), French Book by Gilles Néret and Hervé

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Vintage 1980s French Modern Books

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Paris 1919 - 1929 Art and Culture, French Book by Vincent Bouvet, 2009
Paris 1919 - 1929 Art and Culture, French Book by Vincent Bouvet, 2009

Paris 1919 - 1929 Art and Culture, French Book by Vincent Bouvet, 2009

By Modern History

Located in Atlanta, GA

Paris 1919 - 1929 Art, Vie et Culture (art, life, and culture), French book by Vincent Bouvet et

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Early 2000s French Modern Books

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Miniature Rooms Book, The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago, 1983
Miniature Rooms Book, The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago, 1983

Miniature Rooms Book, The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago, 1983

By Modern History

Located in Atlanta, GA

"Miniature Rooms: The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago," by Kathleen Aguilar and

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Books

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A History of Art by Lawrence Gowing Large Heavy Art Table Book
A History of Art by Lawrence Gowing Large Heavy Art Table Book

A History of Art by Lawrence Gowing Large Heavy Art Table Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A History of Art by Lawrence Gowing / Great large heavy art table book. History of art. Reference

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History of Art for Young People 5th Edition Hardcover Book
History of Art for Young People 5th Edition Hardcover Book

History of Art for Young People 5th Edition Hardcover Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

History of Art for Young People 5th Edition Hardcover book. Book by Anthony Janson and H. W

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Late 20th Century American Country Books

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History of Gothic Art in England by Edward S. Prior
History of Gothic Art in England by Edward S. Prior

History of Gothic Art in England by Edward S. Prior

By Edward S. Prior

Located in valatie, NY

A history of Gothic Art in England by Edward S. Prior. Wakefield: EP Publishing Limited, 1974

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20th Century English Books

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200 Great Destinations Art, History, Nature Cattaneo, Marco, Coffee Table Book
200 Great Destinations Art, History, Nature Cattaneo, Marco, Coffee Table Book

200 Great Destinations Art, History, Nature Cattaneo, Marco, Coffee Table Book

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

200 Great Destinations: Art, History, Nature Cattaneo, Marco, coffee table book The World Heritage

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Books

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Japan a History in Art, Book by Bradley Smith 1st Edition 1964
Japan a History in Art, Book by Bradley Smith 1st Edition 1964

Japan a History in Art, Book by Bradley Smith 1st Edition 1964

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Japan; a history in art Book by Bradley Smith. Bradley Smith, Robert Kimmel Smith Simon and

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Books

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"Shock of the New, The Hundred-Year History of Modern Art" Book
"Shock of the New, The Hundred-Year History of Modern Art" Book

"Shock of the New, The Hundred-Year History of Modern Art" Book

By Robert Hughes

Located in valatie, NY

The Shock of the New: The Hundred-Year History of Modern Art, Its Rise, Its Dazzling Achievement

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Vintage 1980s American Books

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China, A History in Art by Bradley Smith and Wan-go Weng, First Edition
China, A History in Art by Bradley Smith and Wan-go Weng, First Edition

China, A History in Art by Bradley Smith and Wan-go Weng, First Edition

By Wan-go Weng, Bradley Smith

Located in valatie, NY

China, A History in Art by Bradley Smith and Wan-go Weng. New York: Doubleday and Company, 1976

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20th Century American Books

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Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'

Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'

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Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'

By Purvis Young

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

documentaries, art books, American history, and spiritual folklore, his visual vocabulary was vast: wild horses

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Purvis Young (1989–1999) 'Dancing Figures' on Panel, Smaller
Purvis Young (1989–1999) 'Dancing Figures' on Panel, Smaller

Purvis Young (1989–1999) 'Dancing Figures' on Panel, Smaller

By Purvis Young

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

utilizing discarded found objects. His inspiration drew from documentaries, art books, American history, and

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Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings

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An assortment of art history books is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct art history books — often made from paper — can elevate any home. Art history books have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art history books are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. Art history books have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bradley Smith, Edward S. Prior and Michael S. Smith are consistently popular.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Who the greatest Old Masters in art history are is largely a matter of debate. Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era. Shop a large selection of art from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

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