Description |
287 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), photographs ; 26 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes glossary and index. |
Contents |
Ancient & medieval -- Renaissance & baroque -- Rococo & neoclassicism -- Romanticism & beyond -- The modern era |
Summary |
A fresh take on the history of art, using cultural timelines to reveal little-known connections and influences between artworks and artistic movements. Structured around a central timeline covering Ancient & Medieval, Renaissance & Baroque, Rococo & Neoclassicism, Romanticism & Beyond, and The Modern Era, the book features lavish illustrations of artworks, together with commentaries, and lively "In Focus" features with information about the social, stylistic, technical, political, and cultural events of each period. |
Audience |
Adult Brodart. |
Subject |
Art -- History.
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Art. |
Genre |
History.
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Added Author |
Zaczek, Iain, editor.
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Added Title |
Timeline of western culture from prehistory to the present |
ISBN |
9780500239810 |
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0500239819 |
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