Art, Second Edition - 2nd Edition by Robert Cumming (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Originally published in 2005 as Eyewitness companion: art.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b><i>"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see."</i></b> Edgar Degas <p/>Covering every era and over 650 artists, this comprehensive, illustrated guide offers an accessible yet expansive view of art history, featuring everything from iconic works and lesser-known gems to techniques and themes. <p/>Offering a comprehensive overview of Western artists, themes, paintings, techniques, and stories, <i>Art: A Visual History</i> is packed full of large, full-color images of iconic works and lesser-known gems. Exploring every era, from 30,000BCE to the present, it includes features on the major schools and movements, as well as close-up critical appraisals of 22 masterpieces - from Botticelli's <i>Primavera</i> to J. M. W. Turner's <i>The Fighting Temeraire</i>. <p/>With detailed referencing, crisp reproductions, and a fresh design, this beautiful book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in art history - from first-time gallery-goers to knowledgeable art enthusiasts. <p/>What makes great art? Discover the answer now, with <i>Art: A Visual History</i>. <p/></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>With its solid, accessible information and hundreds of excellent, full-color reproductions, this is ideal for high school or college students as well as any art lover or museumgoer. -- <b>Library Journal (<i>Starred Review</i>)</b></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>The founder and former Chairman of Christie's Education, <b>Robert Cumming</b> is a bestselling writer and art critic whose books have won several international awards. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Art History at Boston University. His previous books for DK include <i>Annotated</i> Art and <i>Great Artists.</i>
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