This book is a stunning collection of one hundred and five famous paintings from around the world. With detailed descriptions and historical context, this volume offers art lovers a glimpse into the minds of some of history's greatest painters. Perfect for anyone interested in art, or for those who want to decorate their home with beautiful prints of classic paintings. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.