Art: The Definitive Visual Guide

Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a lavishly illustrated book that presents 30,000 years of creativity in one volume. It features over 2,500 of the world's finest paintings and sculptures, spanning from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary art. The book offers a chronological exploration of every major artistic movement, with dedicated spreads explaining how art works. It also includes a visual timeline of key works, picture-packed gallery spreads, and detailed analysis of key paintings. The 6 core chapters are structured chronologically, making it an ideal gift for art and history lovers, as well as a classroom companion.

Format: Hardback
Length: 612 pages
Publication date: 06 September 2018
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a lavishly illustrated book that presents a comprehensive introduction to global art, spanning 30,000 years of creativity. This definitive guide offers everything you need to know about art history, providing a comprehensive exploration of every major artistic movement.

The book brings a gallery of over 2,500 of the world's finest paintings and sculptures into your home, offering a stunning chronological exploration of art from ancient times to contemporary art. Spanning 30,000 years, the book introduces the major milestones of each period, from the tomb paintings of Ancient Egypt to the 20th-century Cubism and African art today.

Dedicated spreads explain the techniques and methods used by artists, such as color and composition, providing valuable insights into the artistic process. A visual timeline of key works offers an overview of the scope of each major movement, while each era and art movement is introduced with key information, placing art in its historical context.

Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring art history book to discover:

Over 2,500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures, showcasing the work of more than 700 artists.

Stunning artwork from various periods and styles, offering a closer look at key paintings through detailed analysis and picture-packed gallery spreads.

Picture-packed gallery spreads explore how different artists have approached a range of themes, from landscapes to portraits, still lifes, and more.

Stunning DPS images presenting important works of art, allowing you to appreciate the beauty and detail of the artwork in high resolution.

Genre/theme spreads broaden the coverage of art across the world, covering various artistic movements and styles, such as Romanticism, Realism, Pop Art, Expressionism, Minimalism, and more.

The book is structured chronologically, starting with prehistoric art and ancient civilizations and ending with modern-day artwork. This chronological structure ensures that there is something for everyone to explore, learn, and love, regardless of their interest in art history.

From Romanticism in the 19th century to Realism in the 20th century, whether it's Pop Art or Expressionism, Minimalism, or any other artistic movement, the book offers a beautiful and comprehensive exploration of art in all its forms.

With its full-color illustrations and detailed descriptions, Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is an essential resource for art enthusiasts, students, and anyone who seeks to appreciate the beauty and significance of art throughout history.

Weight: 3406g
Dimension: 305 x 259 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241257104
Edition number: 2 ed