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30,000 Years of Art: The Story of Human Creativity across Time and Space (mini format - includes 600 of the world's greatest works)

30,000 Years of Art: The Story of Human Creativity across Time and Space (mini format - includes 600 of the world's greatest works)

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A newly revised and updated edition of Phaidon's groundbreaking book, "Art Through the Ages," presents art differently by revealing the diversity or similarity of artistic achievements around the globe. It features images of over 600 works from all periods and regions, arranged in chronological order, with short texts that provide critical context and explain their contribution to art history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 640 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2019
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd


An accessible, comprehensive, and freshly updated celebration of the vast range of human artistry from 28,000 BC to the present

This revised edition of Phaidon's groundbreaking book presents art differently from all other compendia by revealing the huge diversity – or, in many cases, the similarity – of artistic achievements around the globe. Images of more than 600 works from all periods and regions are arranged in chronological order, each with a short text that puts the work in critical context and explains its contribution to the development of art history.

The book is organized into four main sections: Prehistoric Art, Ancient Art, Medieval Art, and Renaissance Art. Each section is further divided into subsections, covering different periods and regions.

Prehistoric Art includes works from the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age, while Ancient Art covers the art of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Medieval Art includes works from the Middle Ages, while Renaissance Art covers the art of the Renaissance period in Europe.

In addition to the images, the book also includes a comprehensive bibliography and an index, making it an invaluable resource for art enthusiasts and students alike.

Whether you are a seasoned art collector or a newcomer to the world of art, this book will provide you with a fresh and exciting perspective on the rich and diverse history of human creativity.

Weight: 1532g
Dimension: 188 x 187 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780714877297

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