History of Art by Arthwr Bass provides a clear and detailed explanation of the most important events surrounding the development of art throughout history. This book is aimed at students and enthusiasts who wish to learn about different eras, techniques, and styles.
This book covers the following Primitive Art (Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age), Ancient Art (Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, America, Africa, and Asia), Classical Art (Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome), Medieval Art (Early Christian Art, Germanic Art, Pre-Romanesque Art, Byzantine Art, Islamic Art, Romanesque Art, Gothic Art, America, Africa, Asia).
Just like humanity, art has also evolved over time. Its development can be seen in various aspects such as genre, design, format, and style. It has grown alongside changes in society, experiencing the same struggles as the artists themselves, yet surviving as an inevitable method of cultural expression.