Europe's Top 100 Masterpieces: Art for the Traveler, Paperback

From prehistory to postimpressionism, travel through time and discover Europe's most iconic works with Rick Steves 100 Masterpieces of European Art & Architecture.
This essay collection features Rick's unique take on Europe's best-known works of art, from the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa to Picasso's Guernica, providing historical context as well as a personal examination of the pieces. The book also covers Europe's most striking architecture, with thought-provoking essays on the Parthenon, Sagrada Familia, Brunelleschi's Dome, and more that are sure to inspire both history buffs and novice travelers alike.
With trusted insight from Rick's 40+ years of travel and gorgeous, full-color photos throughout, Rick Steves 100 Masterpieces of European Art & Architecture celebrates nearly 20,000 years of unforgettable art.

Since 1973, Rick Steves has spent about four months a year exploring Europe. His mission: to empower Americans to have European trips that are fun, affordable, and culturally broadening. Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. He does all of this with the help of more than 100 well-traveled staff members at Rick Steves' Europe in Edmonds, WA (near Seattle). When not on the road, Rick is active in his church and with advocacy groups focused on economic and social justice, drug policy reform, and ending hunger. To recharge, Rick plays piano, relaxes at his family cabin in the Cascade Mountains, and spends time with his son Andy and daughter Jackie. Find out more about Rick at www.ricksteves.com and on Facebook.
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Gene Openshaw has co-authored a dozen Rick Steves books, specializing in writing walks and tours of Europe's cities, museums, and cultural sites. He also contributes to Rick's public television series, produces tours for Rick Steves Audio Europe, and is a regular guest on Rick's public radio show. Outside of the travel world, Gene has co-authored The Seattle Joke Book. As a composer, Gene has written a full-length opera called Matter, a violin sonata, and dozens of songs. He lives near Seattle with his daughter, enjoys giving presentations on art and history, and roots for the Mariners in good times and bad.