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    by K E Sullivan ...
    The work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh was ground-breaking in his own time and still inspires and influences much of the art world today. This beautifully illustrated book captures the excitement and vitality of his art, presenting a fascinating insight into the life of one of the world's most celebrated designers. High-quality reproductions of some of his most important and lesser-known work, ... Read more

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  • The Life, Times and Work of Claude Monet

    by K.E. Sullivan ...
    Series Book 4 - Discovering Art
    Included in the Discovering Art Series, The Life, Times and Work of Claude Monet provides an accessible introduction to Monet's life and work and his important role in establishing French Impressionism. Illustrations in the book chart Monet's progression from the creation of light and space by painting outdoors – plien-air – to his final near abstract paintings of water lilies at his famous ... Read more

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  • The Life, Times and Work of Auguste Renoir

    by K.E. Sullivan ...
    Series Book 4 - Discovering Art
    The Life, Times and Work of Auguste Renoir, an eBook in the Discovering Art series, provides an accessible illustrated introduction to the life and work of Renoir. The book details his life including his time spent at the studio of Charles Gleyre alongside his fellow impressionists Monet, Sisley and Bazille. Richly illustrated, the book includes the impressionist paintings done in his 30s and 40s ... Read more

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  • Consuming Passions

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