Focusing on the works of the masters of painting from Giotto in the 14th century to Picasso in the 20th, Great Painters of the World takes a chronological journey through the history of art. In examining the genius of over 80 masters, it shows how these dedicated artists, despite their varied backgrounds, were united by the common desire to represent the world around them. Featuring fascinating accounts of the lives and works of some of the world's greatest painters, this expert account provides food for the mind as well as a feast for the eye.