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From the first cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this book follows the story of painting from the dawn of time right up to the present day. Along the way, you'll come across all sorts of fascinating facts, intriguing tales and tricks of the trade. So prepare to find out how the ancient Greeks made waterproof paints, discover who the iconoclasts were and why they smashed paintings, and puzzle over Mona Lisa's mysterious smile ...Wheatley, Abigail is the author of 'Story of Painting', published 2007 under ISBN 9780794516789 and ISBN 0794516785.
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