| 149 Paintings You Really Need to See in Europe: (So You Can Ignore the Others) Contributor(s): Porter, Julian (Author) |
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ISBN: 1459700724 ISBN-13: 9781459700727 Publisher: Dundurn Press OUR PRICE: $33.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2013 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Museums, Tours, Points Of Interest - Art | History - General - Art | Techniques - General |
| Dewey: 759.94 |
| Physical Information: 0.95" H x 6.12" W x 8.85" (1.97 lbs) 426 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Visit some of Europe's greatest museums and galleries in the company of a knowledgeable tour guide. Who can resist an art critic with attitude? It was wonderful! Julian shared his enormous knowledge of the world's best art with a panache that is irresistible. This essential companion to all the major European museums and galleries discusses some of the world's greatest paintings from Giotto through to Picasso. Julian Porter's passion for art began with the seven years he spent as a student tour guide in Europe. Since then, he has conducted countless tours of Europe's famous galleries - The Louvre, The Prado, The Hermitage, The Rijksmuseum, the Sistine Chapel, and many others. In the usually pretentious arena of art connoisseurs, Porter's voice stands out as fresh and original. He finds the best of the best, which he describes with entertaining irreverence, and spares you hours of sore feet and superfluous information. |
Contributor Bio(s): Porter, Julian: - Julian Porter is a litigation lawyer whose other passion in life is art. He's had a lot of fun looking at art and wants to share his enthusiasm with others. He has lectured in galleries from Madrid to St. Petersburg. He lives in Toronto. |