Art: The World of Art, from Aboriginal to American Pop, Renaissance Masters to Postmodernism

by Robert James Belton

This new book, Art, covers the entire range of painted art from the thirteenth century to the modern day, reaching through the cradle of European discovery and the dynamo of North American art to traditional forms in the Far and Middle East. This unique approach and the powerful, arresting visual appeal of the wonderful paintings within provide a breathtaking degree of richness and diversity, unmatched by any comparable title. The core section is the A-Z by artist, giving equal prominence to traditional and modern artists from every part of the world. Each entry offers essential information about the artist, including influences, key works, and associated artists.

Genres: Art, Art History

512 pages, Hardcover

First published August 31, 2002

Reviews

[Isabel Rebelo da Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

A VERY GOOD about art! I learned A LOT with it and when I visited museums after I read the book I could easely identify artists and their works. I am so glad I read this book!

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Includes good timelines, good descriptions of the Movements, excellent works from Louvre, Bridgeman, Christie's, etc. 500 pages of the best artists in history.