A Year in Art: A Masterpiece a Day (Year in Art) (Year in Art) (Year in Art) [Hardcover]

Prestel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2008 | Series: Year in

Imagine 365 masterpieces of art from around the world at your
fingertips. That s what readers will find as they turn the pages
day after day to discover a full-page exquisitely reproduced
painting, artifact, photograph, drawing, print, or sculpture
from every culture and epoch imaginable. Further enhancing
these pages are suitable quotations to ponder, surprise, and
delight. Opposite the color illustrations, this generously
proportioned volume offers plenty of space to record
birthdays, anniversaries, and other important dates as well as
personal notes and reflections. The range and quality of the
pieces featured here will satisfy the aesthetic appetites of the
most discerning appreciator of art and will offer inspiration
every day of the year.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I can't think of a better accessory for an art-lover with a well-mannered desk, a good eye, and an appreciation of quality." --The Rocky Mountain News

Part calendar, part inspirational tome, part art-history tome, this little hardcover is the perfect desktop accessory for the intellectually curious who simply love beautiful things. As you go through the calendar, turning a page a day, you're treated to a gorgeous color reproduction of a significant work of world art paired with an appropriate quote. --Catherine Mallette, Fort Worth Star Telegram, Nov 16 2008

Product Details

• Hardcover: 736 pages
• Publisher: Prestel USA (November 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3791340743
• ISBN-13: 978-3791340746
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 9.7 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #431,011 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Calendar of ART MASTERPIECES, December 20, 2008

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E. Staller (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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I just received this book yesterday as a gift-just before the start of a new year. The timing was perfect because it is designed to work both as an art photo-daily calendar, and a day planner. It is 365 pages (7"x 9"), and is similar in concept to the "Word a Day," or "Quote a Day" desk calendars. What separates this from the average calendar, diary, or day planner, is its' glossy photographs of art masterpieces. On the left side of the page (top) is a short quote from a famous artist or writer, in the middle, 6 lines to write your own planned daily activities. The date is across the bottom of the page. It starts with January 1, and ends December 31st., but excludes the year. On the right side are 365 full-page photos of important art through the ages. There are numerous examples of religious and classical (Greek and Roman) art, as well as some contemporary works. Photos are good quality, but are not among the "TOP 40" masterpieces we all know so well.

To use it as a planner might be a little difficult for me. Firstly, the book doesn't lay completely flat. Secondly I, personally, wouldn't enjoy recording my own daily entries, scribbles, and doodles amongst the art treasures of the world. However, others might enjoy viewing their own personal reflections. Whichever way it is used, I think everyone will agree, it is a beautiful art collection.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Year in Art: Masterpiece a Day, January 6, 2009

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Lynn Mcintosh - See all my reviews
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Beautifully Done - great selections and quotes. We bought five - one to keep and four for friends!!!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great present, July 14, 2009

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javier antuna "I love memphis" (spain) - See all my reviews
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Great present for friends and for your own family delight as well. Although I prefer the version with just paintings, I really enjoyed this one.