Art: The Definitive Visual Guide (DK Definitive Cultural Histories)
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Discover more than 2,500 of the world’s most influential paintings and sculptures in this beautifully- illustrated guide to the history of art.
Introducing Art: The Definitive Visual Guide – an invaluable reference book that spans 30,000 years of global art history, from cave paintings to contemporary art, and showcases the works of over 700 artists in striking detail to truly bring the artwork to life. Each artistic movement, from the Italian Renaissance to Impressionism to Graffiti Art, is explained in clear detail with descriptions of their origins and influences, characteristic styles and techniques, and typical subjects.
A visual timeline of key works gives an overview of the scope of each major movement, while graphics, overlays, and detailed close-ups, show readers how to “read” composition and subject matter, and explain the specifics of the techniques and methods the artist used to create their masterpieces.
Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring art history book to discover:
– Over 2500 of the world’s most influential paintings and sculptures
– Features stunning artwork from more than 700 artists
– ‘Closer Look’ sections offer a detailed analysis of key paintings
The 6 core chapters are structured chronologically, starting with prehistoric art and ancient civilizations, right the way up until modern-day artwork, so there’s something for everyone to explore, learn and love. From Romanticism in the 19th Century to Realism in the 20th Century, whether it’s Pop Art or Expressionism, Minimalism and so much more – the beautiful full-color illustrations and striking imagery, make this art book the perfect gift for the art and history lover in your life, as well as an ideal coffee table book.
Doubling up as a riveting reference book for anyone with an interest in art history who wants to gain a broader knowledge of the subject, as well as the perfect classroom companion in schools, libraries and more. Created in collaboration with Bridgeman, the biggest art library in the world, Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a must-have for your bookshelf.
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Publisher : DK; New edition (September 4, 2018)
Language : English
Hardcover : 612 pages
ISBN-10 : 1465474757
ISBN-13 : 978-1465474759
Item Weight : 7.48 pounds
Dimensions : 9.5 x 1.88 x 11.38 inches
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Fred –
Definitive. Overwhelming in a good way
Believe the good (vs “damaged” book) reviews. This book is well arranged and organized with a zillion sidebars on artists, movements, historical contexts, political history, technique/methods and so much more. From well-known to more obscure but equally influential artists.Overwhelming in a good way. And don’t get me started on the pictures. Simply phenomenal.
Meg –
The Only Art History Book You Need
An astoundingly beautiful and comprehensive book, Art: The Definitive Visual History lives up to its name.Each page is not only printed on glossy paper but in high resolution and full color, allowing the reader to get the best possible experience of every piece of art included. Many historically significant works are given a two page spread to truly showcase it without distraction.Additionally, the book shows thoughtful layout and design from table of contents and color coded sections to back glossary and extensive index. The format eases the reader into the art world in the first 22 pages (13-35) by exploring different elements of art in the Looking at Art, which breaks down complex ideas into single paragraph summaries with one to three explanatory art pieces as examples. All remaining pages (36-595) are dedicated solely to artists and their pieces broken down into sections by time period, then further categorized by either the region, theme, or movement to which each belongs.I simply cannot recommended this book highly enough. I took many art history and appreciation classes in college and wish I’d been assigned this book as it is so much better than the ones we read. If you can only afford to have one high quality art book on your shelf, this is it.
Tess –
Wonderful book
Book is organized so well and pictures are great quality
Kindle Customer –
Gorgeous book, unfortunately it’s damaged
Absolutely beautiful book that I was hoping to give my daughter (an art student at the Savannah College of Art and Design) for Christmas, but unfortunately it arrived damaged and the box it came in was perfectly fine.
Seb –
Magnificent
Arrived in perfect conditions, it’s a giant, heavy and beautiful book. The images are printed as well. Truly a treasure!
Brittney A. –
Beautiful book!
This is what I was looking for! It makes a beautiful coffee table book and an informative read!
Van –
Bright colors
This arrived in perfect conditions, I am ordering in other colors. It looks nice on coffee table and there is good content as well.
Linda L. –
Small printing
I believe this is a good book. I only flipped through and did not really read it. I can tell it covers a full spectrum of the art history and quality of the printing is excellent.I ended up returning it because the print in this book is really small and it’s hard to read without straining my eyes. It is understandable because it would be a huge book otherwise.
pejman sadeh –
Extensive information, this book has lot of information in the subject, greatly composed, excellently explained the topic with variety of example and supporting evidence, i will highly suggest you to get this book if you wan to know the whole history and evolution of art through time
Marta –
El libro es muy completo, hace un recorrido detallado por toda la historia del arte. Sin embargo, la calidad del envío y el estado del libro es lamentable. Lo compré por primera vez y decidí devolverlo y sustituirlo por otro porque tenia varios desperfectos, pero el estado del libro que he comprado por segunda vez es casi peor.Viene en una caja sin envoltorio y de muy forma descuidada para tratarse de un libro.
Laisy Cruz Ferreira –
Chegou bem embalado, é belissimo e bem pesadosó veio um tanto empoeirado, e com algumas paginas levemente amassadas, mas da pra perceber que foi no transporte, nada que comprometa o livro em si de forma impactante
Victoria –
The book cover is stunning. The content is very informative and easy to navigate through. It covers pretty much everything I learned in art school and more. Perfect for people who want to broaden their art knowledge.
PHAM QUOC HUNG –
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