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One Hundred Details from the National Gallery
Kenneth Clark

National Gallery London, 2008

Originally published in 1938 when Kenneth Clark was director of the National Gallery, London, this book presents Clark?s favorite details from paintings in the museum?s collection. Newly updated and handsomely illustrated, this landmark book juxtaposes pairs of details rarely viewed together??such as cupids from Velázquez?s Rokeby Venus and Correggio?s The School of Love ??to illuminate fascinating analogies and contrasts between paintings ...

Henry Moore's Sheep Sketchbook

1 review
Henry Moore, Kenneth Clark

Thames & Hudson, 1998

This is his actual sketchbook of his very own sheep.
This book is one of the most helpful sources to understanding and looking at Henry Moore's world, work and learning his regard for the objects of reality he transformed into his sculptures. It is truly amazing and it is the actual sketchbook of his very own sheep. It is a wonderful book.

Civilization

10 reviews
Kenneth Clark

Harper, 1969

A treasure of a book
If I had to chose 5 books for eternity, this would be one. I first read it as a recent college grad when it was published in the early '70's. It helped estabish my view of western civilization and art. I have scoured used book stores for copies to give to others and I am pleased it is again available. I treasure this volume and would be lost without it.

The Nude: A Study in Ideal Form

5 reviews
Kenneth Clark

Princeton University Press, 1972

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THE NUDE: A STUDY IN IDEAL FORM, a classic investigation and summation, is one of scholar/historian Kenneth Clark's finest works - and that is high powered praise in view of all of his contributions to literature. Few writers inform with such dignity of prose, style, and warmth as Clark and THE NUDE is no exception. This handsome and illuminating volume dates back to 1953 and is based on six ...

Leonardo da Vinci: Revised Edition

8 reviews
Kenneth Clark

Penguin (Non-Classics), 1989

The best introduction to Leonardo & a compelling read
Kenneth Clark's book is probably the best available introduction to Leonardo da Vinci. It is both a good biography and an insightful analysis of Leonardo's art and artistic career. The text is appropriate for both laymen and students of art history. Clark's writing is concise and extremely engaging (to the point where I would recommend reading this book for fun), but it is also intelligent and ...

Civilisation

2 reviews
KENNETH CLARK

British Broadcasting Corporation/John Murray, 1971

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The impulses, ideas discoveries and beliefs which have formed and nurtured Western civilisation since the collapse of the Classical World are most powerfully revealed - and most readily accessible - in its works of art, its buildings, books and great individuals. That is why in this remarkable volume, in which hundreds of carefully selected illustrations underscore the meaning of the text, ...

Leonardo da Vinci

4 reviews
Kenneth Clark

Alianza, 2007

One of the best on Leonardo.
This excellent book focuses on Leonardo's drawings in the Royal Library at Windsor. Everyone has seen the Mona Lisa and the Last Supper, but Leonardo's greatest achievments are found in his drawings. Vivid HIGH QUALITY color reproductions are accompanied by insightful commentary and historical/biographical information. The book covers the whole breadth of Leonardo's intellectual development. 100 ...