What Makes Art Great

“Why do some works of art stand out from others? Art production that breaks away from the ordinary gives its audience a deeper pleasure. What Makes Great Art presents a selection of eighty stunning paintings and sculptures from different times and places around the world, highlighting their distinctive qualities. Some works owe their success to composition and color, some to the insight they leave in the viewer, and others to the impressive way they convey their message. Andy Pankhurst and Lucinda Hawksley's concise and explanatory text allows us to look at the unique qualities in the works of groundbreaking artists from every era with fresh eyes.