Discover more than 2,500 of the world’s most influential paintings and sculptures in this beautifully- illustrated guide to the history of art.
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.
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.
Art - The Definitive Visual History by Andrew Graham Dixon is an English book published by Penguin Random House, listed under Academic & Reference, Art Design & Photography, Drawing.
Book details
| Title | Art - The Definitive Visual History |
| Author | Andrew Graham Dixon |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 612 |
| Cover | Hard Cover |
| ISBN | 9780241629031 |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House |
