Collins Big Book of Art: (E) - Hardcover

Zaczek, Ian

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007211902 ISBN 13: 9780007211906

Verlag: Collins, 2005

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Collins big book of art editado por Harper Collins

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Reseña del editor:

Beautiful to browse and easy to navigate Collins Big Book of Art is an informative reference work and a truly accessible history of art.

From the Stone Age to the Renaissance, from Impressionism to Pop Art, this book takes the reader through the history of art in an entertaining and informative way. At the heart of the book is a richly illustrated chronological survey, tracing the connections of artistic achievement throughout the world.

With more than 1200 works of art sumptuously illustrated, Collins Big Book of Art contains interesting essays on the turning points that inspired the major artistic movements. The book illustrates ways in which some of our most universal themes – from religion to the human form – were represented by artists at different points in time. Covering areas of major interest such as landscape, still life, mythology, social protest and abstraction this book is the perfect art lover’s companion.

Biografía del autor:

General Editor David G. Wilkins is Professor Emeritus of the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Pittsburgh and Chair of the Department. He has lectured widely, published numerous articles and books, received many distinguished awards and led Art History tours all over the world.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: Collins
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0007211902
• ISBN 13: 9780007211906
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Anzahl der Seiten: 528