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352 pages :

colour illustrations.
Contents includes: Prehistoric and ancient art -- The medieval world -- Renaissance and mannerism -- Baroque to neoclassicism -- Romanticism to symbolism -- The modern age.
Summary: Embark on a tour of the world's greatest artistic movements and works, from prehistoric cave paintings to performance art with 'The Art Book'. It explores the most celebrated artworks by history's most influential painters, sculptors, and artists with stunning visuals and insightful quotes. Discover profiles of the most important artists from across the globe, stretching from the prehistoric Altamira cave paintings and Chinese jade carvings to movements including impressionism, symbolism, and cubism. (Books in Print)

Big ideas simply explained.