Tamsin Pickeral
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Tamsin Pickeral is a freelance writer and researcher specializing in art, architecture, and horses. Her books include Turner, Whistler, Monet, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, and 30,000 Years of the Horse in Art. Her work appears in Encyclopaedia Britannica as part of a joint publishing agreement with the publisher of 1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die, 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die, and 1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die, where the work originally appeared.
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The Garden of Earthly Delights, painting by Hiëronymus Bosch, completed c. 1490–1500, that depicts the earthly paradise with the creation of woman, the first temptation, and the Fall. It is representative of Bosch at his mature best. The Garden of Earthly Delights is a masterwork that marks a…
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Publications (3)
1001 Amazing Places You Must See Before You Die (March 2017)
Looking for a vacation destination? History reference? Beautiful visuals to get lost in? 1001 Amazing Places to See Before You Die has you covered on every front.
Both casual travelers and dedicated history buffs will relish this visitor's guide to palaces, cathedrals, temples, battlefields, homes of great artists and statesmen--places and monuments that bear witness to thousands of years of human history. Packed with vivid color photos and...
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Both casual travelers and dedicated history buffs will relish this visitor's guide to palaces, cathedrals, temples, battlefields, homes of great artists and statesmen--places and monuments that bear witness to thousands of years of human history. Packed with vivid color photos and...
1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die (2016)
A visual testament to the beauty, grace and fortitude of the world's greatest architectural achievements. It is not only concerned with size, but also includes some of the world's most remarkable domestic buildings, as well as railway buildings, chapels, casinos, concert halls and museums.
1001 Paintings You Must See Before You Die (2011)
From Ancient Egyptian frescoes to the Renaissance masters, from French Impressionists to American Abstract Expressionists, this highly browsable guide embraces all cultures and every style of painting from 4,000 BC to the present. A visually arresting reference for art lovers and students, it provides a truly comprehensive worldwide gazeteer of paintings organized chronologically by date of completion. Each entry includes the history of the painting, information about the artist or artistic movement,...
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