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THE HARPER HISTORY OF PAINTING : The Occidental Tradition

by Robb, David M

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New York, NY: Harper & Bros, 1951. First Edition, 4th Printing . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Text/VG; Strong, sound, & bright w/discoloration to c. 20 pgs (markedly to 3) from pressing flowers --- removed except for one (pg 783). Bi-color boards/VG w/rubs to upper lower edges. DJ/VG; intact w/nips, chips, losses to edges. Light soiling to lower text edge. 1951 Classic, intellectual history & critique of Western art. Art historian & teacher David M. Robb (- 1990) considers formal patterns of painting within the context of historical & philosophical thought of the times as well as the state of the art in terms of artistic materials & implements. Author, a Guggenheim fellow & Fulbright scholar, also published ''The Art of the Illuminated Manuscript'', and collaborated with J. J. Garrison in the ''Art in the Western World.'' Strong copy despite flaws.

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Title
THE HARPER HISTORY OF PAINTING : The Occidental Tradition
Author
Robb, David M
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
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Very Good
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Edition
First Edition, 4th Printing
Publisher
Harper & Bros
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Date Published
1951
Keywords
Art History/Art Criticism/Western Art
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Art History; Art;

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