Artistic Greatness: A Comparative Exploration of Michelangelo, Beethoven, & Monet
Editorial Reviews Book Description This book is an examination of artistic greatness through a unique and fascinating look at the lives, times, and works of three of mankind's greatest artists--Michelangelo Buonarroti, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Claude Monet. Artistic Greatness has four main sections. The first three are biographies that bring a fresh perspective to the times, lives, and works of these three artists. The fourth section is "Observations and Conclusions"; it draws all the material together in an unusual manner and deals with the overall subject of artistic greatness.
Artistic Greatness will enable you to increase your knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment of art. The interested lay person can gain a general understanding of artistic creativity, and the reader's knowledge of the arts will be enhanced through examining the lives and works of three great artists, providing meaningful perspective on a number of artistic eras and offering insights into the basic techniques of several art forms. About the Author Thomas R. McBurney is former Executive Vice President and Chairman of the U.S. Foods Division of the Pillsbury Company. He is currently a management consultant and a member of a number of corporate boards, plus several major art organizations. He has a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Dartmouth and has expanded his studies at Stanford and the Aspen Institute. In addition, he has received an intensive arts education including classes at the British Institute in Florence. He is married and has four daughters. He lives in Edina, Minnesota.
Artistic Greatness: A Comparative Exploration of Michelangelo, Beethoven, & Monet,Thomas McBurney,Galde Press,1880090783,1475-1564,Art,Arts,Biography / Autobiography,Creation (Literary, artistic,,Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.),General,Michelangelo Buonarroti,,Psychological aspects,Beethoven, Ludwig van,Michelangelo Buonarroti,Monet, Claude
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