Art: The Whole Story

A unique guide to the world of art from prehistory to the present day.

The book Art: The Whole Story offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of art history – from classical painting and sculpture to performance and conceptual art. This extensive title, created in collaboration with an international team of curators, historians, and artists, is organized by era and clearly illustrated with iconic works of world art.

The book includes clear timelines, detailed analyses of key works, and explanations of the meaning behind techniques, colors, and visual symbols. The reader will gain a deeper understanding of works such as Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Seurat’s La Grande Jatte, as well as Japanese woodblock prints and Mughal miniatures.

 

• Author: Stephen Farthing
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Language: English
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Dimensions: 241 × 178 mm
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of Pages: 576