Arranged geographically and chronologically, this book brings together all the major movements in art, architecture and the visual arts over the past 800 years. From prehistoric cave paintings to Post-modernism and present-day computer art, each period is placed in its historical and social context.
A must-have for any art fanatic. You will lose yourself for hours...or days...in this phenomenal collection of great works of art. It's like an encyclopedia of art through the ages.
My first intro to the world of art. It encompasses much more than I expected. The descriptions of some of the master works left me thinking that ..........too much thinking when into analysis and not enough into enjoyment. However, it's my first glance. I could be wrong.
Do you know that Horror is a part of modern art, and Electronic Art is what happen nowadays ? And is there always a relation between music and fashion ?