Art: A World History

This lavishly illustrated and super-condensed history of world art is the perfect gift for any art lover. A pocket-sized book bursting with 900 illustrations, it takes the reader from the beginnings of art in prehistory to the contemporary scene. Complete with concise introductions to art movements, time lines, capsule biographies of great artists, and spreads that spotlight masterworks, it's a museum's worth of looking and learning that fits effortlessly into a purse or backpack.

• Art That Changed the World: Transformative Art Movements and the Paintings That Inspired Them
• Art: A Visual History
• Artists: Their Lives and Works
• The Story of Architecture
• Art: Over 2,500 Works from Cave to Contemporary
• 50 Artists You Should Know (50 You Should Know)
• The Story of Art
• The Arts: A Visual Encyclopedia
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