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National Gallery of Art: Washington

John Walker

Hardcover | Pages: 696 pages

Rating: 4.37 | 76 Users | 8 Reviews

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Title	:	National Gallery of Art: Washington
Author	:	John Walker
Book Format	:	Hardcover
Book Edition	:	Anniversary Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 696 pages
Published	:	August 30th 1995 by Harry N. Abrams (first published April 7th 1977)
Categories	:	Art. Reference. Art History. Nonfiction

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This is a mean-spirited book. I've been reading the commentary, but have given it up and now just look at the pictures (which are excellent reproductions). Mr Walker seems to focus on the the sharp dealings TNG has done to acquire masterpieces, especially regarding the Rubens, but others as well. His critique of the presented works reflects the prejudices of his time (or perhaps his own, but if so, he was a short-sighted individual), and there is no allowance for context or a nod to the development of art across the eras, much less a recognition of the influences felt by artists from different global regions. In short, Mr Walker is an art snob and rather tedious to read due to this superior attitude.
There is no comparison between this and Gombrich's The Story of Art, an outstanding, educational overview of art.
It is a convenient way to view TNG collection, so I gave it 3 stars.

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Original Title:	National Gallery of Art: Washington
ISBN:	0810981483 (ISBN13: 9780810981485)
Edition Language:	English

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I bought this at an estate sale for $20 (which is a-fucking-lot at what is basically a yard sale.) Juneau and I look at this almost every night at bedtime. It makes me feel like I'm doing something right for her.

Looked through John Walkers gigantic book on the National Gallery of Arts collection. Overall its a great exposition of the museums collection, but I was scandalized by the sexism of the blurb given for Mary Cassatt. After all, he didnt ask if arts sacrifice was worthwhile for Degas, who also went blind, or for Gauguin, who actually abandoned his family to paint.

This is a mean-spirited book. I've been reading the commentary, but have given it up and now just look at the pictures (which are excellent reproductions). Mr Walker seems to focus on the the sharp dealings TNG has done to acquire masterpieces, especially regarding the Rubens, but others as well. His critique of the presented works reflects the prejudices of his time (or perhaps his own, but if so, he was a short-sighted individual), and there is no allowance for context or a nod to the

By John Walker, Director of the National Gallery of Art - 1963



Excellent book with beautiful reproductions of Western Civilization's great works of art. It focuses primarily on paintings, particularly oil paintings which is a major part of the National Gallery's collection. The commentary was very helpful although a little technical for those not familiar with artists' jargon. Some of the opinions of the author are a little hard to reconcile with what one sees, but I guess it's a good case of "beauty in the eyes of the beholder." Still an excellent art

XOS-759WThis is a mean-spirited book. I've been reading the commentary, but have given it up and now just look at the pictures (which are excellent reproductions). Mr Walker seems to focus on the the sharp dealings TNG has done to acquire masterpieces, especially regarding the Rubens, but others as well. His critique of the presented works reflects the prejudices of his time (or perhaps his own, but if so, he was a short-sighted individual), and there is no allowance for context or a nod to the