Art Source Book: A Subject-By-Subject Guide to Paintings and Drawings - Nick Rowling (Author); Here is a unique approach to the appreciation of art – a magnificent, full-colour compendium of beautiful paintings by renowned and anonymous artists of every era and from all over the world. Whether you are looking for inspiration, or for the best way to represent a subject, you have only to turn to the section dealing with your chosen theme and you will find a wealth of paintings, old and new, demonstrating all the approaches and techniques which artists have used to tackle that subject. Each painting is accompanied by an informative caption, giving details of the date it was painted, the medium used and in which gallery it is held. There are over 750 superb full-colour plates in total. The paintings are organised into subject categories, including human life from birth to death, man’s emotions and beliefs, and work and leisure. Landscape, for example, looks at classical, picturesque, fantastic and realist paintings from Europe, the Orient and the Americas, and covers subjects like water, storms, gardens and flowers. The chapter on animals, in contrast, ranges through mythic and symbolic creatures, wild and domestic animals, insects, fish and birds. In this way, the ‘Art Source book’ provides an invaluable source of reference not only for artists, but also for art historians, picture researchers, writers, designers and fine art students. The compilation of painting and drawing works are from the Bridgeman Art Library, the largest photographic library in the UK to specialise in art. It represents collections from museums, art galleries, institutions and private art owners throughout the world. This book is more than a how-to-do-it manual. It is a source of inspiration, enjoyment and enrichment for art lovers and practising artists alike. WYMIARY W CENTYMETRACH: 25 x 32 x 3 (NR KAT. 2)