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“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” Edgar Degas
Covering every era and over 650 artists, this comprehensive, illustrated guide offers an accessible yet expansive view of art history, featuring everything from iconic works and lesser-known gems to techniques and themes.
Offering a comprehensive overview of Western artists, themes, paintings, techniques, and stories, Art: A Visual History is packed full of large, full-color images of iconic works and lesser-known gems. Exploring every era, from 30,000BCE to the present, it includes features on the major schools and movements, as well as close-up critical appraisals of 22 masterpieces – from Botticelli’s Primavera to J. M. W. Turner’s The Fighting Temeraire.
With detailed referencing, crisp reproductions, and a fresh design, this beautiful book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in art history – from first-time gallery-goers to knowledgeable art enthusiasts.
What makes great art? Discover the answer now, with Art: A Visual History.
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Publisher : DK; Second edition (May 26, 2020)
Language : English
Hardcover : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 074402367X
ISBN-13 : 978-0744023671
Item Weight : 3.1 pounds
Dimensions : 8 x 1.31 x 9.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book informative and enjoyable to read about art history. They appreciate the clear color photos of artwork and key works of each movement. The book provides great images of paintings, sculptures, drawings, and is a must-have for art enthusiasts. It’s a nice visual history and a good value for money.
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