World Art The Essential Illustrated History

by Dr. Mike O'Mahony Karen Fitzpatrick

World Art offers the perfect introduction to art and its appreciation, with over 350 full-colour illustrations of works by popular and important artists from all over the world. Organized by era, the reader is taken from Giotto, through Monet, to Pollock to reveal the development of art over the centuries. Supplemented with sections on Art Movements and Painting Techniques, this is the definitive reference for art enthusiasts of any level of knowledge and understanding.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Art History, History

Hardcover

First published September 1, 2006

Reviews

[jade]

this book is like an on-hand museum from the comfort of home

[Viktoria]

The description says it all. What a beautiful book - I am impressed. Can't wait to return to the Louvre and enjoy the museum's collection with a different eye from a new perspective. A day wouldn't be enough. Many thanks for the authors!

[Luz Paucar]

wonderful, the world of the art in your hands.