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ART A World History
An encyclopedic guide that brings together art from every age and from every corner of the world. rnrnThe Evolution of Art From Its Beginnings Through To The 21st CenturyrnArrange geographically and chronologically,Art: A World History lavishly illustrates all the major movements in art, architecture, and design. From prehistoric cave paintings to postmodernism and present day computer art, each period is thoroughly documented and placed in its social and historical context. rnThe World's Greatest Works Of ArtrnWith more than 2,200 colour illustrations, photographs, and drawings, and 300,000 words covering every significant movement in painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts, the history of world art has never been more completely or accessibly presented. rnComplementary Practical InformationrnAuthoritative text is accompanied by in-depth discussion of movements and artists, together with detailed, step-by-step analyses of individual work of art. Easy to use for both research and reference, with information-packed timelines and a glossary of art terms, this is a truly indispensable art reference guide.
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