The paintings that revolutionized art

This beautifully illustrated, delightfully informative collection of 100 of the world´s most significant paintings covers nearly every period, culture, and style. What makes the Book of Kells such an extraordinary example of the illuminated manuscript? Why is Dürer´s self-portrait so iconic? How did Turner´s Rain, Steam, Speed turn the art world on its head? What´s so great about Jasper Johns´s Flag? And who was Whistler´s mother, anyway? Art history is filled with paintings that shocked, intrigued, enraged, and mystified their audiences--paintings that exemplified the period in which they were created and forever changed the way we think. Here, 100 examples of these icons of art are presented in beautiful, high-quality reproductions. Each spread features comparative illustrations and details as well as an engaging text that explains why that particular painting belongs in the pantheon of world-changing art.