Masterpieces Of Painting Saved From The German Salt Mines : Kessinger Publishing : 9781161636369 : 1161636366 : 23 May 2010 : This book is a comprehensive guide to the Masterpieces of Painting that were saved from the German Salt Mines during World War II. These paintings were the property of the Berlin Museums and were exhibited in co-operation with the Department of the Army of the United States of America. The Art Institute of Chicago has compiled this book to showcase these masterpieces, providing a detailed description of each painting along with its history and significance. The book is a must-read for art lovers and history enthusiasts who want to learn more about these incredible works of art and the story of their rescue from the Nazis.This Collection Formed Part Of The Extensive Cache Of Art Objects Recovered By General Patton's Third Army At Merkers, Germany, In The Spring Of 1945.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some im