The Art Book

Explore the fascinating world of art with The Art Book, a quintessential guide that delves deep into the timeline of art movements. With 352 pages of vivid illustrations and insightful commentary, this book answers pivotal questions like 'What is Fauvism?' and 'What inspired Picasso's Guernica?'. Discover how artistic styles evolved, connecting renowned artists such as Andy Warhol and David Hockney. This comprehensive volume presents an array of 80 iconic artworks, ranging from prehistoric Altamira cave paintings to modern pop art and avant-garde video installations. The Art Book navigates through various art forms, from religious depictions of the Middle Ages to the abstract innovations of the 20th century. Each entry includes detailed annotations highlighting key aspects of masterpieces created by legendary artists like Botticelli, Rembrandt, Klimt, and Matisse. Additionally, diagrams succinctly illustrate art techniques, allowing readers to compare approaches used by influential painters such as Cezanne and van Gogh. Ideal for students, art enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an expansive understanding of art history, The Art Book serves as a crucial reference and source of inspiration. Enjoy FREE shipping on this essential addition to your art collection, and please note that combined shipping with other products is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241239018
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2017
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
Pages: 352


Description:
What is Fauvism? Which event inspired Picasso's Guernica? Who connects Andy Warhol and David Hockney?

This comprehensive volume answers all these and more. In a grand timeline of art, it explains how one movement influenced the next, discusses influential painters, sculptors, and artists, and showcases 80 of the world's greatest artworks.

Throughout history, art has taken many forms and offers a kaleidoscopic variety of expression. With The Art Book as your companion, you can browse the world's most important artworks, from prehistoric Altamira cave paintings to pop art and avant-garde video installations.

You can observe artistic inspiration evolving from religious themes in the Middle Ages to abstract shapes and colour in the 20th century and understand the ideas that inspired masterpieces by Botticelli, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, and many more. Annotations draw attention to key details of masterpieces, and diagrams offer succinct explanations of art forms and help you contrast techniques of painters such as Cezanne and van Gogh.

With insightful quotations and detailed timelines, The Art Book is a thought-provoking and essential reference for students and art-lovers everywhere.

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.