DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. Utne Reader About the Author DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the worlds leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. A must-have for your bookshelf, this is an indispensable art reference book for art-lovers everywhere! Review Quotes Aside from being an art lovers muse, Art That Changed the World is a perfect coffee table solution for any home in need of conversation or enlightenment - The Art Mag Informative new book on history of art movements makes a loaded subject an easy and enjoyable read. Turning-point paintings that triggered or epitomised each artistic movement are identified and explained, against a backdrop of influences - from admired techniques of an earlier artist to the changes in society that enabled new directions in art. Truly comprehensive in scope, Art That Changed the World presents the most remarkable art movements throughout history in chronological order and explains the social and cultural background of each period. Discover 2,500 of the worlds most iconic paintings, sculptures and other artwork that has shaken the art world through centuries and across continents. Get to know more than 700 of the greatest artists, from Michelangelo and Monet to Damien Hirst and Picasso.
Heres what youll find inside the pages of this visually stunning art book: - Covers every major movement in art from prehistory to the present day - Each movement is tracked in a visual timeline that showcases its key paintings and notable artists, and explains its context - the major events in its evolution - Each section ends with a stunning image of a masterwork and a curators analysis that encapsulates its values, style, composition and subject matter - Glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index Get ready to embark on a unique guided tour throughout the history of art. Book Synopsis This is your A to Z guide to art! From cave paintings to pop art and modern masterpieces, this absorbing and beautiful art encyclopedia explores the development of art in spectacular detail. About the Book Transformative art movements and the paintings that inspired them-Cover.
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