the whole story Farthing, Stephen 1950- editor Cork, Richard 1947- writer of foreword. text bibliography biography History. Pictorial works. enk 2020 Revised and updated edition. monographic eng

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576 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm If you've ever found yourself transfixed by a Renaissance painting, fascinated by an Inca textile, or filled with wonder by an exquisite piece of Ming porcelain, this is the book for you. Venture inside its pages and discover exactly what the great artistic periods and movements of the world were all about. Written by an experienced international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautiful book gives you priceless insights into the world's most iconic images - those that bombard us every time we open a newspaper, visit a gallery, or look at the front cover of a novel. Art: The Whole Story is a must for everyone who loves art and who wants to find out more. Prehistory to 15th century -- 15th and 16th century -- 17th and 18th century -- 19th century -- 1900 to 1945 -- 1946 to present day. adult general editor, Stephen Farthing ; foreword by Richard Cork. Originally published: 2010. Includes bibliographical references and index. Art History Arte Historia Historia del arte Art movements Art History Pictorial works Art Pictorial works Art Histoire Mouvements artistiques Art Histoire Ouvrages illustrés Art Ouvrages illustrés art history schools (critical concept) Art movements Art N 5300 A784 2020 709 9780500294468 0500294461 2020939948 AU@ 200603 20240731164459.0 21551217 eng