David (Masters of Art Series) [Hardcover]

Luc de Nanteuil (Author)

Book Description

Series: Masters of Art | Publication Date: March 1, 1990

Examines the life and work of the French painter, focusing on the development of his art and his involvement in politics during the French Revolution.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (March 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810932016
• ISBN-13: 978-0810932012
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #446,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars An uninteresting book, January 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: David (Masters of Art Series) (Hardcover)

I was looking for a decent picture book on David who must surely rank as one of the most influential painters on his time. Unfortunately, most of the great looking picture books are in French. This book appeared to fill the niche. However, the quality of the pictures is very disappointing, many of them tending to have a yellowish cast.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best., August 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: David (Masters of Art Series) (Hardcover)

The author organized a large amount of detail in an uncomplicated way. There are also many color plates that are reproduced well (oath of horatii is an exception). The only drawback that has affected my entire opinion of this book is the text. There are many instances where it is clear that the author has "borrowed" from Anita Brookner.