Art: The Definitive Visual Guide (DK Definitive Cultural Histories)

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Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age.

The ultimate introduction to global art, presenting 30,000 years of creativity in one lavishly illustrated book. The 6 core chapters are structured chronologically, starting with prehistoric art and ancient civilisations, right the way up until modern-day artwork, so there's something for everyone to explore, learn and love. From Romanticism in the 19th Century, to Realisim in the 20th Century, whether it's Pop Art or Expressionism, Minimalism and so much more - the beautiful full-colour illustrations and striking imagery, make this art book the perfect gift for the art and history lover in your life, as well as an ideal coffee table book. Created in collaboration with Bridgeman, the biggest art library in the world, the reference book has been edited by British art historian and broadcaster Andrew Graham-Dixon. Introducing Art: The Definitive Visual Guide – an invaluable reference book that spans 30,000 years of global art history, from cave paintings to contemporary art, and showcases the works of over 700 artists in striking detail to truly bring the artwork to life. Each artistic movement, from the Italian Renaissance to Impressionism to Graffiti Art, is explained in clear detail with descriptions of their origins and influences, characteristic styles and techniques, and typical subjects.An astoundingly beautiful and comprehensive book, Art: The Definitive Visual History lives up to its name. The 6 core chapters are structured chronologically, starting with prehistoric art and ancient civilizations, right the way up until modern-day artwork, so there's something for everyone to explore, learn and love. From Romanticism in the 19th Century to Realism in the 20th Century, whether it's Pop Art or Expressionism, Minimalism and so much more - the beautiful full-color illustrations and striking imagery, make this art book the perfect gift for the art and history lover in your life, as well as an ideal coffee table book. The most comprehensive illustrated visual guide to 30,000 years of paintings and sculpture from around the world urn:lcp:artdefinitivevis0000unse_m3g0:epub:184d771a-2f5f-4835-a800-8ed5c4a87aea Foldoutcount 0 Identifier artdefinitivevis0000unse_m3g0 Identifier-ark ark:/13960/s2kwnh0t4g4 Invoice 1652 Isbn 9781405322430

Experience the power of art and take a unique guided tour around 2,500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures.

Discover the history of art movements from classical Greek art to the Italian Renaissance, the pre-raphaelites, and the masters of impressionism with this bestselling DK visual guide.

Discover more than 2,500 of the world’s most influential paintings and sculptures in this beautifully- illustrated guide to the history of art. Experience the contours of human imagination with a unique guided tour of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures. Created in collaboration with Bridgeman, the biggest art library in the world, Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a must-have for your bookshelf. From cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this absorbing and beautiful art book gives you unparalleled insight into the world's most iconic artworks.Each artistic movement is clearly explained, with descriptions of origins and influences, characteristic styles and techniques, and typical subjects. A visual timeline of key works gives an overview of the scope of each major movement. A visual timeline of key works gives an overview of the scope of each major movement, while graphics, overlays, and detailed close-ups, show readers how to “read” composition and subject matter, and explain the specifics of the techniques and methods the artist used to create their masterpieces. Dedicated spreads explain how art works, for example introducing how artists use colour and composition. A visual timeline of key works gives an overview of the scope of each major movement, and each era and art movement is introduced with key information, placing art in the context of its time. Discover more than 2,500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures in this beautifully- illustrated guide to the history of art.