What you have always wanted to know about art but never dared to ask! The ideal introductory book for all art enthusiasts: the greatest artistic personalities in one volume. Leonardo da Vinci, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, or Andy Warhol: names like these inevitably conjure images in our minds. Even though their works were created centuries ago, these painters have profoundly influenced our contemporary understanding of artistic quality, aesthetics, and innovation. "50 Artists You Should Know" introduces these masters of art along with their most famous works. From Giotto di Bondone, the pioneer of the Renaissance in Italy, to David Hockney, who has shaped today's art scene with his work for over 50 years, this book offers a panorama of the most important painters from nine centuries. Biographies and illustrations included.