In this beautifully illustrated guide book, thirty-six of the National Gallery's most loved paintings are reproduced in full, together with enlarged details. The lively and informative text highlights the most interesting aspects of each painting, and directs the reader to other related works. Each of the featured paintings, which together outline the main innovations in art history, is discussed in fascinating detail making this guide book both an attractive short introduction to the National Gallery and the ideal souvenir of a visit.
