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Open your eyes to the wonderful world of art inside this beautiful book. 

The entire history of the greatest works in painting, sculpture, and photography are included on this comprehensive and colourful tour through time.



From the first strokes of paint on prehistoric caves to contemporary street art in the 21st century, every artistic style and movement is explored and explained in stunning detail. Special features celebrate the lives of groundbreaking painters, sculptors, and photographers, from Dutch master Johannes Vermeer to photography pioneer Julia Margaret Cameron. Many best-loved pieces of art are showcased in iconic images. Marvel at Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the most famous painted lady. March alongside China’s statues of the Terracotta Army, and gaze in awe at Barbara Hepworth's stunning Pelagos sculpture.

Packed with pictures and full of facts, Art A Visual Encyclopedia 

The Arts A Visual Encyclopedia

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      Publisher DK
      Published 1 August 2017
      ISBN-13 9781465461780
      978-1465461780
      ISBN-10 1465461787

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Open your eyes to the wonderful world of art inside this beautiful book. 

      The entire history of the greatest works in painting, sculpture, and photography are included on this comprehensive and colourful tour through time.



      From the first strokes of paint on prehistoric caves to contemporary street art in the 21st century, every artistic style and movement is explored and explained in stunning detail. Special features celebrate the lives of groundbreaking painters, sculptors, and photographers, from Dutch master Johannes Vermeer to photography pioneer Julia Margaret Cameron. Many best-loved pieces of art are showcased in iconic images. Marvel at Leonardo da Vinci's mysterious Mona Lisa, the most famous painted lady. March alongside China’s statues of the Terracotta Army, and gaze in awe at Barbara Hepworth's stunning Pelagos sculpture.

      Packed with pictures and full of facts, Art A Visual Encyclopedia 

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