Laurie Schneider Adams (1941–2015)

The book describes the origination of the first Art Theft/Crime department in the United States and the Detective (who recently passed) who created the department and his very stories of stolen Art, sculpture, icons or other art crimes. It is series of vignettes centered around Robert Volpe, it's all about Robert Volpe and totally centers around Robert Volpe. It's interesting, but it would have been more interesting if it more fully described his life other than as a police detective; we show more know nothing of him personally other than he love loves the limelight and the attention and we can surmise that he is self obsessed. The book was written by an art historian, Laurie Adams, but you could have fooled me. Its a good but not a great read. show less

A paperback edition printed on a high quality glossy paper. It contains a lot of information on all major artists from the 14th. century until today. There are a myriad of color reproductions. Beside paintings this book addresses sculptures, architecture etc. I find analysis of artistic work shown in this book quite helpful.

After learning in science class that boa constrictors make wonderful pets, Alice saves her money until she has enough to buy Sir Lancelot. There are two cliques in her class at Miss Barton's School for Girls -- the Peaches and the Turnips. The Peaches are the more popular and Alice wants to be a Peach. With the acquisition of Sir Lancelot, she makes a presentation in her science class and so impresses her classmates that she becomes a Peach.

I love this book for the Art and the history behind the art , It has so much information on the history that it just brings the art to life. You could just sit and read this book for hours and still not loss any interest in it , It is an older edition but still very useful and wonderful to add to any art and history lovers shelf!