Art

A Visual History

Robert Cumming

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19 May 2020

Series: DK Ultimate Guides

"A lavishly illustrated history of Western art through profiles of over 650 artists and their key works

""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-colour 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."

By: Robert Cumming
Imprint: DK
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 240mm, Width: 202mm, Spine: 32mm
Weight: 1.437kg
ISBN: 9780241437414
ISBN 10: 0241437415
Series: DK Ultimate Guides
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 19 May 2020
Audience: General/trade , Children/juvenile , ELT Advanced , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

The founder and former Chairman of Christie's Education, Robert Cumming is a bestselling writer and art critic whose books have won several international awards. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Art History at Boston University. His previous books for DK include Annotated Art and Great Artists.

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Art

A Visual History

Robert Cumming

$42.99

Hardback

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