Libros

The formation of the American Watercolor Society in 1866 by a small, dedicated group of painters transformed the perception of what had long been considered a marginal medium. Artists of all ages, styles, and backgrounds took up watercolor in the 1870s, inspiring younger generations of (...)

This book tells the remarkable story of the craftsmen of Ticino, in Italian-speaking Switzerland, who took their prodigious skills as specialist decorative plasterworkers throughout Northern Europe in the 18th century, adorning classical architecture with their rich and fluent décor. Their names (...)

A revealing exploration of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo's genre paintings and the cultural significance of his depictions of ordinary peopleBartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617 1682) is best known for his religious subject matter, yet some of his most iconic works depict secular themes. Celebrating (...)