A feast for the eyes - entertaining, informative, and surprising: With 1001 Paintings, you will learn everything you need to know about sensational paintings from around the world in a compact, clearly organized handbook. Join Professor Farthing on his tour through all art epochs. Many images are easily accessible in museums like the Louvre in Paris or the MoMA in New York, while others are scattered across the globe. But each one is worth the journey. A good painting must be seen to be understood; it is not enough to hear about it; one must take the time to appreciate it. Therefore, this book aims to be more than just a picture book to flip through on the sofa; it is an art catalog and a travel guide in one. As an indispensable handbook for all art lovers, 1001 Paintings offers concise and many new insights into the world of art.