Every one of the 1001 paintings selected for this book by Professor Stephen Farthing is reproduced in colour. Alongside famous works by acknowledged Masters that hang i in the world"s best-known galleries, you will discover a treasure trove of previously overlooked masterpieces and newly discovered contemporary paintings that simply demand your attention. Each image is accompanied by insightful text discussing both the painting and the painter to create a visual feast that is guaranteed to entertain, inform, and surprise.