Jan van Eycks Ghent Altarpiece is on any art historians list of the ten most important paintings ever made. Often referred to by the subject of its central panel; The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb; it represents the fulcrum between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It is also the most frequently stolen artwork of all time.Since its completion in 1432; this twelve-panel oil painting has been looted in three different wars; burned; dismembered; forged; smuggled; illegally sold; censored; hidden; attacked by iconoclasts; hunted by the Nazis and Napoleon; used as a diplomatic tool; ransomed; rescued by Austrian double-agents; and stolen a total of thirteen times.In this fast-paced; real-life thriller; art historian Noah Charney unravels the stories of each of these thefts. In the process; he illuminates the whole fascinating history of art crime; and the psychological; ideological; religious; political; and social motivations that have led many men to covet this one masterpiece above all others.
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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful. Guide to Getting Arts Grants - The First ReviewBy PenetraliaI bought this book because of its title. Other books on the market discussed getting grants in general. and it was difficult to find one that focused solely on ART funding.I liked the fact that the writer has been active in the grant field for three decades. The information in the text proved the authors knowledge of the field. The basics alone are helpful. including such questions as:. why and how giving-organizations exist. and how they think;. what types exist and which one is best for a particular entity to seek;. whom firms fund and why;. how to get grants and the application process;. how to find funding opportunities. and much more."The Guide to Getting Arts Grants" is a true Insiders Guide to creative funding.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Radiant JasminGreat info that has helped me obtain grants.9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. The Truth about grants and what it is really aboutBy Bryan CrumpI know far too many people that just look at grants and scholarships as free money. but this is not the intent or the reality. In essence you do receive funds. after a review of intent and qualification. This book goes into detail about what grants are really all about and it truly information. I view this book as an excellent resource and would like to express my gratitude and thanks to the publishers and author.
