Art: The Definitive Visual Guide (DK Definitive Cultural Histories)

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It's a visual guide - I guess that means that they cram in references to every major and most minor painters and sculptors since time began plus many non-Western artists too, refreshingly, so A+ for inclusiveness - BUT everything is squished and rammed and crammed into fun-sized paragraphs and thumbnail illustrations. Identity politics-based quips in a section ostensibly about explaining to the audience the basics of art was unexpected and came across as angry squawking in amongst an otherwise detached presentation which is cleanly carried out through the rest of the book. But a decent amount of stuff is decent sized and there were only a few bits where it really bothered me. I'll also note that the modern art descriptions and stuff are often absolutely laughable but tbh I hate a lot of the modern art stuff they have in this book so I guess I would say that. is there any point in a repro of a giant mannerist painting which would have covered half a wall being reduced to a two inch square?

This amount includes seller specified domestic postage charges as well as applicable international postage, dispatch, and other fees.It would give anyone a great overview but I think aspects of the book here and there could have been changed. I fear that any young person into whose hands this volume falls (once they've received the appropriate medical attention) would flick through this tome saying yeah, yeah, yeah, okay, tick, tick - done the Renaissance then. Comprehensive and chock full of illustrations and detailed explanations of the background and technical aspects of each piece of art (mostly paintings). From Romanticism in the 19th Century, to Realisim 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.

The book opens with a short section detailing how artists use color, composition, light and shade, perspective, and different media to bring their ideas to fruition. The book also discusses the different Art movements that came about and dominated European- and Asian-thoughts in the processes of their paintings, such as the well known ones like Gothic; Romanesque; Renaissance, and; Baroque, and perhaps the less well known ones such as Mannerism; Fauvism; Rococo, and; Neoclassicism. Overall I did like this and it is impressive that almost everything you can think of about art is covered. Gain a better understanding of key artworks through detailed close-up examinations that explore and explain the artist's intentions and techniques, while picture-packed gallery pages explore common artistic themes such as landscapes, nudes and animals. If you ever just feel the need to look at art, this is the book to pick up; the photography is crisp and the art chosen is encyclopedic in its range.By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. He has written a number of books on subjects ranging from medieval painting and sculpture, to contemporary art.

Created in collaboration with Bridgeman, the biggest art library in the world, Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a must-have for your bookshelf. More than 700 artists from all periods and cultures — Western and non-Western, right up to the present day — are profiled alongside key examples of their work. The focus here is definitely on Western art history which isn't necessarily a bad thing but was a little on the tacky side considering the scope the book purports to have. Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring art history book to discover: - Over 2500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures. Interspersed through the book, double-page features show how different artists have approached the same popular themes.Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Andrew Graham-Dixon has presented six landmark series on art for the BBC, including the acclaimed A History of British Art, Renaissance and Art of Eternity, as well as numerous individual documentaries on art and artists. This book will take me forever to get through and I am leaving it on my coffee table to pick up and learn about different art styles, era, themes and artists as the mood takes me. This is well worth the investment to purchase, whether to supplement your child's institutional schooling or if you are homeschooling.