Description
Book SynopsisChronicling the times in which major works of architecture, art and design were created, this compact book includes features and images of major artworks from each art and design period.
Architecture, art and design have shaped the world in which we live and are representative of the eras in which they were made. With vivid photographs of art, readers of this book will get a good understanding of the evolution of architecture, art and design, starting from the earliest periods of ancient civilisations to that of early 21st century.
From ancient monuments to whistling kettles, from Renaissance masters to graffiti artists, and from the Colosseum to the Beijing Bird's Nest, the best examples from each period are illustrated together with their famous creators, alongside timelines that track the evolution of the artistic disciplines throughout history. All this information is presented in a clear and accessible way.This book is suitable for students and the interested general public.
Table of Contents
- About This Book
- Part I Prehistoric to Gothic
- Prehistoric Early Civilisations
- Ancient Egypt
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Rome
- Early Asia
- Byzantine Empire
- Medieval & Romanesque
- Islamic Era
- Gothic
- Part II Renaissance to 19th Century
- Renaissance & Mannerism
- Baroque & Rococo
- Neoclassicism & Romanticism
- Georgian & Regency
- Victorian Era
- The Arts & Crafts Movement
- Art Nouveau
- Part III 20th Century and Beyond
- Early 20th Century Art
- Suprematism & Constructivism
- De Stijl
- Bauhaus
- Art Deco
- The International Style (Pre-War): The Modern Movement
- The War Years
- Abstract Expressionism
- The International Style (Post-War): Mid-Century Modern & Brutalism
- Pop Art, Minimalism & Op Art
- Postmodernism
- Late Modern Architecture
- Contemporary Art
- Afterword
- Further Reading
- Acknowledgements
- Picture Credits
