Discover the history of art movements from classical Greek art to the Italian Renaissance, the pre-raphaelites, and the masters of impressionism with this bestselling DK visual guide. Truly comprehensive in scope, this bestselling book explores masterpieces by more than 700 artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, and Van Gogh. An invaluable art lover's reference book, it showcases everything from Italian baroque painting and African Art to contemporary art history. Each artistic movement is clearly explained, with descriptions of origins and influences, characteristic styles and techniques, and typical subjects. A visual timeline of key works gives an overview of the scope of each major movement. Bold graphics, overlays, and detailed closeups show you how to "read" composition and subject matter, and explain the techniques and methods the artists used to create their masterpieces. Created in collaboration with Bridgeman, the largest art library in the world, Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a must-have for your bookshelf.

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Iain Zaczek studied at Oxford University and at the Courtauld Institute in London. A specialist in Celtic and Pre-Raphaelite art, he has authored more than 30 books, including The Art of the Celts: Origins, History, Culture and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tartan. He is also a contributor to DK’s Art: Over 2,500 Works from Cave to Contemporary.Mary Acton is an art critic and art historian who is a lecturer at the University of Oxford. She is also a writer known for her work on Art: The Definitive Visual Guide Borders, Learning to Look at Paintings, and Learning to Look at Modern Art. 

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Experience the power of art and take a unique guided tour around 2,500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures.

From cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this absorbing and beautiful art book gives you unparalleled insight into the world's most iconic artworks.

Beautifully presented as a chronological catalogue, this guide helps you discover the most remarkable moments in the history of art. From the Italian Renaissance to the masters of Impressionism. This is an invaluable reference book for any art lover!

Get to know over 7,000 famous artists through close-up analyses of their masterpieces, from Leonardo da Vinci and Picasso, to Van Gogh and Monet. This reference book will help you understand the artist's origin, influences and techniques.

Before diving into the history of art movements, you'll be welcomed by an introductory chapter called "Looking at Art." This chapter takes you through art vocabulary, and understanding the artist's vision.

The Ultimate Artistic Journey Across Time

Truly comprehensive in scope, this book presents the major art movements throughout history, from classical Greek art and the Italian Renaissance, to the Pre-Raphaelites and the masters of Impressionism. Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a must-have for your bookshelf.

Journey through the most prominent artistic movements:

• Prehistory to 1400 CE
• 15th and 16th centuries
• 17th and 18th centuries
• 19th century
• Early 20th century
• 1945 onwards

Created in collaboration with Bridgeman, the biggest art library in the world, the book has been edited by British art history expert and broadcaster Andrew Graham-Dixon.

Zusammenfassung
Discover more than 2,500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures in this beautifully- illustrated guide to the history of art.

Introducing Art: The Definitive Visual Guide an invaluable reference book that spans 30,000 years of global art history, from cave paintings to contemporary art, and showcases the works of over 700 artists in striking detail to truly bring the artwork to life. Each artistic movement, from the Italian Renaissance to Impressionism to Graffiti Art, is explained in clear detail with descriptions of their origins and influences, characteristic styles and techniques, and typical subjects.

A visual timeline of key works gives an overview of the scope of each major movement, while graphics, overlays, and detailed close-ups, show readers how to "read" composition and subject matter, and explain the specifics of the techniques and methods the artist used to create their masterpieces.

**Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring art history book to discover:

**- Over 2500 of the world's most influential paintings and sculptures

• Features stunning artwork from more than 700 artists
• 'Closer Look' sections offer a detailed analysis of key paintings

The 6 core chapters are structured chronologically, starting with prehistoric art and ancient civilizations, right the way up until modern-day artwork, so there's something for everyone to explore, learn and love. From Romanticism in the 19th Century to Realism 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.

Doubling up as a riveting reference book for anyone with an interest in art history who wants to gain a broader knowledge of the subject, as well as the perfect classroom companion in schools, libraries and more. Created in collaboration with Bridgeman, the biggest art library in the world, Art: The Definitive Visual Guide is a must-have for your bookshelf.