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Baroque and rococo / Germain Bazin ; translated from the French by Jonathan Griffin.

By: Series: The World of art library. History of art.Publication details: London : Thames & Hudson, 1964.Description: 288 p : ill. ; 22cmISBN:
  • 0500200181
  • 050018030X
Subject(s): Summary: Baroque and Rococo art and architecture have become popular once more, after a century and a half of neglect, misunderstanding and scorn. This radical shift in taste has led to a rapid growth of detailed knowledge about the artists who created these exhilarating styles. The famous masters have been reassessed and whole areas of achievement - Italian Baroque painting, German Rococo architecture - have been brought to a new, enthusiastic public.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Baroque and Rococo art and architecture have become popular once more, after a century and a half of neglect, misunderstanding and scorn. This radical shift in taste has led to a rapid growth of detailed knowledge about the artists who created these exhilarating styles. The famous masters have been reassessed and whole areas of achievement - Italian Baroque painting, German Rococo architecture - have been brought to a new, enthusiastic public.