A fine art passed an enormous way in development of reflection of the surrounding world. Arose up and went away to the past numerous theories, some of them became basis of creation of different artistic schools, styles, directions and genres, other systematized experience of many generations of painters.Due to this edition, gradually moving from the XV century in XX, a reader knows the most interesting parties of life and work of the known artists, will become acquainted with their prominent works, that until now strike and delight not only amateurs but also real judges of art. And although perception of painting is subjective, nevertheless, knowledge of historical circumstances of creation of picture, features of technique of letter will give an opportunity to get to the inner world of master and will approach to the deeper understanding picturesque art.Chronologic principle is fixed in basis of book, that will allow quickly to find information about any artist. All picturesque works are accompanied by the detailed descriptions, that contain not only the name of picture but also information about time of her writing, size, used materials, and also last place of storage.The real edition is in truth irreplaceable for all, who takes interest painting.