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A History of Art: From 25,000 B.C. to the Present
A History of Art From 25000 BC to the Present Author:Marshall B. Davidson From prehistoric cave paintings to 20th century Pop Art, here is a marvelous, accessible introduction to the splendor of our glorious art heritage. Each section -- prehistoric, ancient, classical, medieval, Renaissance and baroque, 18th and 19th century, and modern--contains a historical and cultural overview as well as art representative of tha... more »t era. The nearly 200 full-color paintings and sculptures are world famous. Concise and informative notes accompany the art, which is presented in the "open space" spirit of a gallery. In addition, a comprehensive index includes the dates and notable achievements of more than 300 artists. (Random House Library of Knowledge, Bk 5)« less