Not a bad book, though some of the “shocking” facts are commonly taught in art classes and really aren’t that shocking. Why isn’t Caravaggio’s treatment of his mistress neglected? Still a fun read at times.
This one took forever for me to read. I kept getting distracted and losing interest. It's more like a bathroom reader; you can just pick it up and leave it as you please. It would make a good coffee table book – it'd probably be a good conversation starter. Reading this was like browsing through a s...