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Julian Porter

Julian Porter is a barrister who noted for his jury addresses. His passion in art began as a tour guide in Europe. Since then he has made countless pilgrimages to see the great works, often returning to some paintings more than 30 times to explore their mysteries and discover novel aspects. He has lectured in galleries from Madrid to St. Petersburg, and currently lives in Toronto.

Books by Julian Porter

149 Paintings You Really Need to See in North America

149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Venice and Florence

149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Russia, Poland, and the Czech Republic

149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — The Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden

149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Great Britain and Ireland

149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Rome and Vatican City

149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — France

149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Germany and Austria

149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Spain

149 Paintings You Really Should See in Europe — Italian Regions (other than Florence, Rome, The Vatican, and Venice)

149 Paintings You Really Need to See in Europe