A Treasury of Art Masterpieces: From the Renaissance to the Present DayThomas Craven The 1952 edition has been completely revised. Some artists' works have been omitted and others substituted. Also added are twenty new color plates, about 500 black and white illustrations, and an index. There is a general historical introduction, description and appreciation of each painting by the editor. |
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