Description
Book SynopsisThis is the perfect introduction to art history and the art world—rich with information and prolifically illustrated with reproductions of masterpieces from every era and from around the world. Extraordinarily compact yet richly written and extensively illustrated, this remarkable introduction to art traces the evolution of art movement by movement, throughout time and across the world. Filled with classic and iconic masterpieces as well as lesser-known marvels awaiting greater attention, it includes a thorough assessment of artists, movements, concepts, and key works. Among the distinctive features included are the timeline at the foot of each page positioning each work in time and place in relation to other masterpieces and artistic trends. Also included are boxed focal points exploring up-close unusual details in the work of art profiled; artist profiles allowing the reader to delve deeper into the life and work of key artists; and special in-depth features on related topics,
Trade Review"With more than 1100 colour images of world famous artworks in every style,
genre and medium imaginable, this impressive book fulfils its ambitious
promise to tell "the whole story". By annotating each artwork within
contextual timelines, linking to parallel cultural and historical events and
highlighting particular details and symbois in each image, readers can
swiftly navigate and digest a huge amount of information with ease. An
informative future classic." ~
The Bookseller (UK)
