Art heist: 50 artworks you will never see
"Art Heist is a gallery of the most famous stolen artworks that have never been recovered and an examination of the heists and their subsequent investigations. An intriguing investigation into over 50 elusive artworks that were stolen and never recovered. Mona Lisa, Starry Night, Birth of Venus...
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| Format: | Print Image |
| Language: | English |
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London
Ivy Press
2024
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| In: | Year: 2024 |
| Availability in Tübingen: | Present in Tübingen. UB: KB 21 A 4771 |
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| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: 9780711287952 |
| Summary: | "Art Heist is a gallery of the most famous stolen artworks that have never been recovered and an examination of the heists and their subsequent investigations. An intriguing investigation into over 50 elusive artworks that were stolen and never recovered. Mona Lisa, Starry Night, Birth of Venus. People travel for hundreds of miles to observe these breathtaking paintings with their own eyes. Now discover the artworks that nobody can ever see... and the fascinating stories behind their disappearance. In this collection of daring heist stories, read about: Michelangelo's Mask of a Faun, Caravaggio's Nativity, Rembrandt's Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Cézanne's View of Auvers-sur-Oise, Van Gogh's The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring. With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book uncovers the mysteries surrounding the thefts of these valuable artworks and many more. Each fated work will be discussed to reveal why it, and the artist who made it, was significant. Gain a deeper appreciation for these artists and the lasting impact they've had on the art world. This book also answers key questions about each missing piece, including: Why and how was it stolen? What attempts have been made to recover it? Leads, red herrings and suspects. hether you're passionate about art or drawn to the thrill of solving mysteries, this book offers a compelling narrative that will keep you engaged from cover to cover. It's a must-read for anyone curious about the intersection of art, crime and history"--Publisher's description Introduction -- Lost. Nazi plunder -- The Ghent Altarpiece -- The Mask of a Faun -- Lost Caravaggio -- Labout Day Looting -- Friends Disunited -- The Height of Heists -- Lost Landscape -- A Heist with a Hoist -- Smash and Grab -- Five Art Giants -- Egyptian Mystery -- Chinese Art Heists -- Bronze Burglary -- Caught But Still Lost -- Andy Warhol Prints -- Other Heists -- Section 2. Found. Art Icon -- Scream! -- Guns and a Boat -- Van Gogh I -- Left in the Lavatory -- Switzerland to Serbia -- Van Gogh II -- Conclusion. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index |
| Physical Description: | 176 Seiten, Illustrationen, 24 cm |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7112-8793-8 0-7112-8793-7 |
