Poussin

(Basic Art series). French painter Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665) spent most of his working life in Rome turning out works that fused the best features of Renaissance painting with influences of antiquity. Poussin himself stressed logic and clarity in his work, formulating doctrines with the aim of intellectualizing art. This illustrated survey provides a detailed chonrological summary of Poussin's life and work along with a concise biography. With approximately 100 color illustrations & explanatory captions. 96p.