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From cave paintings to computer art, classical temples to postmodern office buildings, Art: A World History is an up-to-... (more)

From cave paintings to computer art, classical temples to postmodern office buildings, Art: A World History is an up-to-the-minute, in-depth guide to the world's art and architecture. Each of the chapters presents a comprehensive account of a particular period of world art with detailed timelines as visual reference guides. Art: A World History enables you to look at a work of art, understand its construction, and distinguish between different techniques, styles, and critical viewpoints. If you own only one book on the history of art -- this should be the one. (less)

A provocative, personal view of the history of art, from the earliest cave paintings to the present day, is delivered by... (more)

A provocative, personal view of the history of art, from the earliest cave paintings to the present day, is delivered by the bestselling author of "Modern Times." 300 color illustrations. (less)

A rhyming tribute to a budding young artist. (more)

A rhyming tribute to a budding young artist. (less)

Within each time period, provides examples of significant works in painting, sculpture, drawing and other media. Highlig... (more)

Within each time period, provides examples of significant works in painting, sculpture, drawing and other media. Highlights themes that were important at various times such as nudes, landscape, still life, and love. Includes brief biographies of some artists and a "closer look" in depth for the most significant works. (less)

From Stone Age statuettes to 21st-century video art, Laurie Schneider Adams unravels the extraordinary story of Western ... (more)

From Stone Age statuettes to 21st-century video art, Laurie Schneider Adams unravels the extraordinary story of Western art in this introduction. (less)

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in art. (more)

Outlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in art. (less)

From the influential craftsmen of the high renaissance to the Dutch masters, and from the rococo and neoclassical moveme... (more)

From the influential craftsmen of the high renaissance to the Dutch masters, and from the rococo and neoclassical movements of the 18th century to romanticism, modernism and contemporary art, the lives of the great artists are as varied and multifaceted as the works of creative genius they produced. The Great Art Guide introduces readers to 100 of the world's most important artists, from the 13th century to the present. Works by artists such as Caravaggio, Vermeer, van Gogh and Warhol are arranged chronologically and set in their historical context by Susie Hodge's authoritative narrative. Succinct and insightful artist profiles are accompanied by high-quality reproductions of the individual's most significant works of art. Including a glossary of key terms and a comprehensive list of the most important art institutions from across the globe, this concise and readable guide is a joy for students of art or anyone wanting to know more about great works of art. (less)

Tony Award winner for Best Play and Olivier Award winner for Best Comedy. How much would you pay for a painting with not... (more)

Tony Award winner for Best Play and Olivier Award winner for Best Comedy. How much would you pay for a painting with nothing on it? Would it be art? Marc's best friend Serge has just bought a very expensive, and very white - painting. To Marc, the painting is a joke, and as battle lines are drawn, old friends use it to settle scores ... (less)

Children are introduced to the imaginative world of art and how a picture really can be worth a thousand words. (more)

Children are introduced to the imaginative world of art and how a picture really can be worth a thousand words. (less)