from ancient to present day.
"World of Art" Book Series Three separate coordinated designs of 3 different bookcases each 108” long x 24” all focused on the world of art: Design #1 World of Art- Painters and Various Artists ~product #14097174 Great books of great painters, artists, illustrators, sculptors, engravers starting from the 15th century to the 20th century. Books of these notable and famous lives with their own history featuring their own painting and drawings. Design #2 World of Art-Museums and Art History ~product #14097011 Features books from well-known National and International Museums and their own collections and galleries. Between the covers of these beautiful books hold pages of the most incredible masterpieces and a lasting pleasure for anyone who loves art. Design #3 World of Art-History and Culture ~product #14096966 Important books of national and international history and the culture of art from ancient to present day. Books on the understanding and historic development in the fields of painting, sculpture, architectures, photography, decorative and folk craft arts, drawing and print making. Individual books on various Art Movements. This personal library of exquisite books were collected and read over a span of 60 years by oil painter, designer and author John Grossman (1932-2016). He amassed over 2200 nonfiction books (16 bookcases) with many first editions. His passion was both collecting printed ephemera and books. His art book and research library was gifted to The Winterthur Estate, Gardens and Library in Winterthur, Delaware and located in The John and Carolyn Grossman Reading Room.