Delphi Collected Works of Canaletto (Illustrated)

The Venetian old master Canaletto achieved international fame for his landscapes, 'vedute', which were celebrated for their masterful expression of atmosphere. His detailed paintings of Venice, London and English country homes influenced succeeding generations of landscape artists. Delphi's Masters of Art Series presents the world's first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents Canaletto's collected works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* The collected paintings of Canaletto over 200 paintings, indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order* Includes reproductions of rare works* Features a special Highlights section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information* Enlarged Detail images, allowing you to explore Canaletto s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books* Hundreds of images in colour highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings* Easily locate the paintings you wish to view* Includes Canaletto's published book of etchings - explore the artist s varied worksPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS:The HighlightsRIO DEI MENDICANTI: LOOKING SOUTHSANTI GIOVANNI E PAOLO AND THE SCUOLA DI SAN MARCOTHE PIAZZETTA: LOOKING NORTHTHE STONEMASON S YARDTHE ENTRANCE TO THE GRAND CANAL, VENICETHE REGATTA ON THE GRAND CANALGRAND CANAL: FROM SANTA MARIA DELLA CARITA TO THE BACINO DI SAN MARCODOLO ON THE BRENTAROME: ARCH OF CONSTANTINELONDON: WESTMINSTER BRIDGE FROM THE NORTH ON LORD MAYOR S DAYLONDON: WHITEHALL AND THE PRIVY GARDEN FROM RICHMOND HOUSEWARWICK CASTLEWESTMINSTER ABBEY WITH A PROCESSION OF KNIGHTS OF THE BATHOLD WALTON BRIDGEETON COLLEGE CHAPELPIAZZA SAN MARCO LOOKING EAST FROM THE SOUTH WEST CORNERThe PaintingsTHE COLLECTED PAINTINGSALPHABETICAL LIST OF PAINTINGSThe EtchingsTHE ETCHINGS OF CANALETTO, 1697-1768Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set