Artists

A stunning exploration of over 80 famous artists and their fascinating lives from Leonardo da Vinci to Frida Kahlo.. Artists: Their Lives and Works tells the inspiring stories behind the world's most famous masterpieces and their creators including their influences development friendships loves and rivalries. Discover the often tumultuous lives of iconic artists including Raphael Hogarth van Gogh O'Keeffe Magritte Warhol and Kiefer.. Uncover the unconventional tales of the artists' lives including Holbein's matchmaking portraits for Henry VIII Caravaggio's thuggish reactions to a badly-cooked artichoke and the many romantic affairs of Picasso. Lavishly illustrated biographies for every artist reveal these visionaries at work in their studios as well as the unique techniques artworks and personalities that made them into legends.. Featuring a foreword by Andrew Graham-Dixon Artists: Their Lives and Works is the ideal gift for art lovers old and young and a uniquely fascinating look at the lives of these creators.