Truly comprehensive in scope, Art That Changed the World presents the most remarkable art movements throughout history in chronological order and explains the social and cultural background of each period. Discover 2,500 of the world's most iconic paintings, sculptures and other artwork that has shaken the art world through centuries and across continents. Get to know more than 700 of the greatest artists, from Michelangelo and Monet to Damien Hirst and Picasso. Here's what you'll find inside the pages of this visually stunning art book: - Covers every major movement in art from prehistory to the present day - Each movement is tracked in a visual timeline that showcases its key paintings and notable artists, and explains its context - the major events in its evolution - Each section ends with a stunning image of a masterwork and a curator's analysis that encapsulates its values, style, composition and subject matter - Glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index Get ready to embark on a unique guided tour throughout the history of art. With insightful quotations and detailed timelines, The Art Book is a thought-provoking and essential reference for students and art-lovers everywhere.This is your A to Z guide to art! From cave paintings to pop art and modern masterpieces, this absorbing and beautiful art encyclopedia explores the development of art in spectacular detail. Annotations draw attention to key details of masterpieces, and diagrams offer succinct explanations of art forms and help you contrast techniques of painters such as Cézanne and van Gogh. You can observe artistic inspiration evolving from religious themes in the Middle Ages to abstract shapes and color in the 20th century and understand the ideas that inspired masterpieces by Botticelli, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, and many more. With The Art Book as your companion, you can browse the world's most important artworks, from prehistoric Altamira cave paintings to pop art and avant-garde video installations. Throughout history, art has taken many forms and offers a kaleidoscopic variety of expression. In a grand timeline of art, it explains how one movement influenced the next, discusses influential painters, sculptors, and artists, and showcases 80 of the world's greatest artworks.
This comprehensive volume answers all these and more. What is Fauvism? Which event inspired Picasso's Guernica? Who connects Andy Warhol and David Hockney?
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