"Their lives, works and inspirations"
One of their most popular and enduring projects, the "Great Artists" series first appeared in the mid-1980s. The full series is in 96 parts, spanning major artists from early Renaissance to Post-modernism. As well as focusing on a particular artist, each magazine puts the artist into historical context and gives valuable information on social conditions and contemporary cultural movements.
The series was reprinted in 1993 and the early numbering system changed slightly (1: Van Gogh, 2: Constable, 3: Monet, 4: Renoir, 5: Turner, 6: Toulouse-Lautrec). The first release came in 8 plastic binders each holding 12 magazines, the second release which is less common came in 6 boarded binders with tastefully embossed artists' insignia. We use the earliest numbers and binders for identification purposes. If you are unsure which release you need, the price printed on the magazine cover gives the clue:- 95p on the first series, £1.60 on the second. Please use 'Contact' if still unsure.