Book
Art : a visual history / Robert Cumming.
A chronological book features information on the history of more than 650 artists, as well as details on the major schools and movements of the art world, from Ancient Greece to Pop Art, as well as an extended, detailed focus on 22 masterpieces. --Publisher's description.
Record details
- ISBN: 1465436618
- ISBN: 9781465436610
- Physical Description: 416 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition: Revised edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, [2015]
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Early art -- Gothic and early Renaissance -- High Renaissance and Mannerism -- The Baroque era -- From Rococo to Neoclassicism -- Romantic and academic art -- Modernism -- Contemporary art. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Art > Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Genre: | History. Handbooks and manuals. |
Available copies
- 5 of 6 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Livingston County.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Livingston County Library - Main Library. (Show preferred library)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston County Library - Main Library | 700 CUMMING (Text) | 2601865032 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary
Art : A Visual History
Discover the secrets behind Botticelli's dream-like designs, admire Klimt's gold-laced erotic surrealism, and explore the emotion of Van Gogh's swirling brushwork as you journey through the ages of Western art. Art: A Visual History offers a clear insight into artists, themes, paintings, techniques, and stories. With input from experts in their field, this comprehensive book covers a long time frame, from early art in 3000 BCE to contemporary work, with features on the major schools and movements as well as close-up critical appraisals of 22 masterpieces. Over 650 artists are featured alongside large, full-color images of both iconic works and lesser-known gems, providing an expansive view of art history. A firm foundation in the subject is ensured by an exhaustive glossary of terms. Art: A Visual History addresses the pertinent question "what makes great art?". Combining detailed yet accessible text alongside crisp reproductions, this indispensable volume is a must-have for anyone with a passion for art and art history.
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