Which World Famous Paintings?

The Famous Paintings ebook offers sortable, factual information about the 250 works in Masterpiece Cards 

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World Famous Paintings Explained

World famous paintings are the foundation of art history. Simply explaining and examining them is our mission.

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Explore art history with Masterpiece Cards, a set of 250 art history cards that:

  • reproduce world famous paintings in images authorized by art museums (= authentic color)
  • explain the meaning and significance to art history of each work
  • survey 5+ centuries of art history, capturing art history highlights from Renaissance paintings through Pop art paintings

 To have and to hold in your fingertips! 

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Analysis of World Famous Paintings

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