Art: A History of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture, Vol. 1: Magic Form, and Fantasy, Ancient World, Middle Ages

by Frederick Hartt, Frederick N. Hart

A comprehensive, definitive, extensively illustrated introduction to the history of world art and architecture - from ancient to modern times - this bestselling, authoritative survey provides an understanding of art as art, and art achievements as a factor in human cultural history. Co-published with Harry N. Abrams Inc., the 4 color reproduction quality is better than ever.

Genres: Art, History, Reference, Nonfiction, Art and Photography, Art History, Architecture

524 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1976

Reviews

[Alford Wayman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Used this as a text book in art school. Art history 1 and 2. It has excellent images and well written and informative chapters. I have to order a new one. I loaned it to a friend and never got it back. I have missed it ever since. was reading works by Carl Jung and decided that I would try to find it once more. Thanks to a college buddy, I was able to find it once more and order it!

[Florence · Rating 5 out of 5]

I devoured the Volumes 1 & 2 with paintings, sculpture & architectural illustrations, as well as maps and informative text. They cover periods of prehistory, ancient world, middle ages, renasissance, baroque, and the modern world. I still find these volumes a good resource, though I studied these books in an interior design program back in 1981.

[Adrian Colesberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

How I taught myself about art.

[Cynthia · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite test book of all time!

[Wungshung Shinglai · Rating 5 out of 5]

very useful in my studies as an artist. want one