Each volume of the Art and Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable text provide concentrated information on accessing well-known and less known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original in situ. Insets on cultural and historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries and timelines supplement the body text - leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the works discussed. * Full descriptions of the most important works * Illustrations of each work of art discussed * Numerous essays on cultural and historical topics * Illustrated museum maps * Illustrated chronological table * A brief guide to artistic techniques * A descriptive glossary * Artist biographies * Detailed index 600 illustrations ALL TITLES IN ART AND ARCHITECTURE SERIES: 9783833152801 Adalusia (pb) 9783833145667 Berlin (pb) 9783833152818 Egypt (pb) 9783833152825 Florence (pb) 9783833152832 Louvre (pb) 9783848003259 Musee d'Orsay (pb) 9783833152887 Paris (pb) 9783848003204 Rome (pb) 9783833152863 Tuscany (pb) 9783848003235 Venice (pb)