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Art Heist Susie Hodge

Art Heist By Susie Hodge

Art Heist by Susie Hodge


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Summary

Art Heist is a gallery of the most famous stolen artworks that have never been recovered and an examination of the heists and their subsequent investigations.

Art Heist Summary

Art Heist: 50 Artworks You Will Never See by Susie Hodge

An intriguing investigation into over 50 elusive artworks that were stolen and never recovered.

Mona Lisa, Starry Night, Birth of Venus. People travel for hundreds of miles to observe these breathtaking paintings with their own eyes. Now discover the artworks that nobody can ever see and the fascinating stories behind their disappearance.

In this collection of daring heist stories, read about:

  • Michelangelos Mask of a Faun
  • Caravaggios Nativity
  • Rembrandts Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
  • Cezannes View of Auvers-sur-Oise
  • Van GoghsThe Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring



With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book uncovers the mysteries surrounding the thefts of these valuable artworks and many more.

Each fated work will be discussed to reveal why it, and the artist who made it, was significant. Gain adeeper appreciation for these artists and the lasting impact they've had on the art world.

This book also answers key questions about each missing piece, including:

  • Why and how was it stolen?
  • What attempts have been made to recover it?
  • Leads, red herrings and suspects.


Whether you're passionate about art or drawn to the thrill of solving mysteries, this book offers a compelling narrative that will keep you engaged from cover to cover. It's a must-read for anyone curious about the intersection of art, crime and history.

Art Heist Reviews

"Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with full color photos of each work discussed, Art Heist offers a compelling narrative that will keep the fully engaged from start to finish. A seminal and ground-breaking study, Art Heistis essential reading for anyone curious about the intersection of art, crime, and history."

* Midwest Book Review *

About Susie Hodge

Susie Hodge is a UK author who has written widely on art, art history and art techniques. She has published over 100 books, includingThe Short Story of Art, Why Your Five Year Old Could Not Have Done That: Modern Art ExplainedandModern Art Explained

Table of Contents

SECTION 1 Lost
CHAPTER 1 Nazi Plunder
CHAPTER 2 The Ghent Altarpiece
CHAPTER 3 The Mask of a Faun
CHAPTER 4 Lost Caravaggio
CHAPTER 5 Labour Day Looting
CHAPTER 6 Friends Disunited
CHAPTER 7 The Height of Heists
CHAPTER 8 Lost Landscape
CHAPTER 9 A Heist with a Hoist
CHAPTER 10 Smash and Grab
CHAPTER 11 Five Art Giants
CHAPTER 12 Egyptian Mystery
CHAPTER 13 Chinese Art Heists
CHAPTER 14 Bronze Burglary
CHAPTER 15 Caught But Still Lost
CHAPTER 16 Andy Warhol Prints
CHAPTER 17 Other Heists
SECTION 2 Found
CHAPTER 18 Art Icon
CHAPTER 19 Scream!
CHAPTER 20 Guns and a Boat
CHAPTER 21 Van Gogh I
CHAPTER 22 Left in the Lavatory
CHAPTER 23 Switzerland to Serbia
CHAPTER 24 Van Gogh II
Conclusion
Index
Picture credits

Additional information

NGR9780711287938
9780711287938
0711287937
Art Heist: 50 Artworks You Will Never See by Susie Hodge
New
Hardback
Quarto Publishing PLC
2024-10-10
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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