The story of painting

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The story of painting

• The Story of Painting from the first cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this book follows the story of painting from the dawn of time to the present day.
• Shows how the ancient Greeks made waterproof paints, who the iconoclasts were and why they smashed paintings, puzzles over Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile, and lots more.
• Filled with fascinating facts, intriguing tales and tricks of the trade.
• With internet links to explore masterpieces from each era, and online art activities.