History of Art: The Western Tradition, Vol. 1

This classic book uses an exceptional art program, featuring impeccable accurate five-color illustrations, to introduce readers to the vast world of painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and the minor arts in the ancient world through the middle ages. With its effectively written, balanced, and interesting narrative, this book presents art as a succession of styles—from Prehistory through the middle ages—and enlarges the readers' capacity to appreciate works of art individually. Written more than 40 years ago, this text has been constantly reworked to respond to the needs of this ever-changing field. A reference work suitable for those employed in all art media, including painters, sculptors, photographers, and architects.