Published in association with Sotheby's Institute, the 13 essays of this volume engage closely with individual works of art, seeking to convey the what, where, when, why, and who of each work
or group of works, providing the reader with the often unexpected story behind a work of art. Several of the essays concern the different meaning of the work of art as it changed owners and
locations, showing how our understanding and appreciation of certain kinds of art shifts. Published in an oversized format (9.25x10.75") and well illustrated with b&w and color plates of
excellent quality, the book offers the unusual experience, stated in a very precise way, how certain works of art were viewed when they were made and now. Distributed in the US by Ashgate.
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