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Art That Changed the World : Transformative Art Movements and the Paintings That Inspired Them by DK (2013, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherDorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-101465414355
ISBN-139781465414359
eBay Product ID (ePID)159774894
Product Key Features
Book TitleArt That Changed the World : Transformative Art Movements and the Paintings That Inspired Them
Number of Pages400 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicReference, Criticism & Theory, History / General
Publication Year2013
GenreArt
AuthorDk
Book SeriesDk Timelines Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight72.1 Oz
Item Length11.4 in
Item Width9.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Aside from being an art lover's muse, Art That Changed the World is a perfect coffee table solution for any home in need of conversation or enlightenment" The Art Mag "Informative new book on history of art movements makes a loaded subject an easy and enjoyable read." - Utne Reader, "Aside from being an art lover's muse, Art That Changed the World is a perfect coffee table solution for any home in need of conversation or enlightenment" The Art Mag "Informative new book on history of art movements makes a loaded subject an easy and enjoyable read." Utne Reader, "Aside from being an art lover's muse, Art That Changed the World is a perfect coffee table solution for any home in need of conversation or enlightenment" The Art Mag
SynopsisThis is your A to Z guide to art! From cave paintings to pop art and modern masterpieces, this absorbing and beautiful art encyclopedia explores the development of art in spectacular detail. Here's what you'll find inside the pages of this visually stunning art book: - Covers every major movement in art from prehistory to the present day - Each movement is tracked in a visual timeline that showcases its key paintings and notable artists, and explains its context -- the major events in its evolution - Each section ends with a stunning image of a masterwork and a curator's analysis that encapsulates its values, style, composition and subject matter - Glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index Get ready to embark on a unique guided tour throughout the history of art. Get to know more than 700 of the greatest artists, from Michelangelo and Monet to Damien Hirst and Picasso. Discover 2,500 of the world's most iconic paintings, sculptures and other artwork that has shaken the art world through centuries and across continents. Truly comprehensive in scope, Art That Changed the World presents the most remarkable art movements throughout history in chronological order and explains the social and cultural background of each period. Turning-point paintings that triggered or epitomised each artistic movement are identified and explained, against a backdrop of influences -- from admired techniques of an earlier artist to the changes in society that enabled new directions in art. A must-have for your bookshelf, this is an indispensable art reference book for art-lovers everywhere!, Art That Changed the World tells the story of every major art style, movement by movement, giving art lovers a visual timeline showing key paintings that sparked each transition and explaining major events that shaped their evolution. Each section features a lavish double-page image of an influential painting that defines each artistic style. Seminal works of genius are portrayed in their historical context, with attention paid to the culture of the time and the lives of their creators. This stunning art book is a wonderful resource for art lovers everywhere., This is your A to Z guide to art! From cave paintings to pop art and modern masterpieces, this absorbing and beautiful art encyclopedia explores the development of art in spectacular detail. Here's what you'll find inside the pages of this visually stunning art book: * Covers every major movement in art from prehistory to the present day * Each movement is tracked in a visual timeline that showcases its key paintings and notable artists, and explains its context -- the major events in its evolution * Each section ends with a stunning image of a masterwork and a curator's analysis that encapsulates its values, style, composition and subject matter * Glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index Get ready to embark on a unique guided tour throughout the history of art. Get to know more than 700 of the greatest artists, from Michelangelo and Monet to Damien Hirst and Picasso. Discover 2,500 of the world's most iconic paintings, sculptures and other artwork that has shaken the art world through centuries and across continents. Truly comprehensive in scope, Art That Changed the World presents the most remarkable art movements throughout history in chronological order and explains the social and cultural background of each period. Turning-point paintings that triggered or epitomised each artistic movement are identified and explained, against a backdrop of influences -- from admired techniques of an earlier artist to the changes in society that enabled new directions in art. A must-have for your bookshelf, this is an indispensable art reference book for art-lovers everywhere!
LC Classification NumberN5300.A698 2013
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