Great Artists of the World

These handsomely illustrated volumes offer insight into the lives and works of those few unique individuals whose extraordinary creative genius has affected suceeding generations of artists and altered the way we view the world around us. Here is a tribute to such virtuosos as da Vinci, Michelangelo, Rembrandt, Goya, Manet, Van Gogh, and Picasso. Biographical and historical essays of these master artists give insight into their works and contributions to art history.