Description
Written by an international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautifully illustrated book offers unparalleled insights into the world’s most iconic artworks. It traces the development of art period by period, covering every genre, from painting and sculpture to conceptual and performance art. Cultural timelines provide historical context, while masterpieces representing each period or movement are highlighted and analysed in detail. The book explains everything from the use of colour and visual metaphors to technical innovations, helping readers interpret the meanings of world-famous works, including Mughal miniatures, nineteenth-century Japanese prints, the colour theories behind Seurat’s remarkable La Grande Jatte, and the reasons why Picasso’s Les Demoiselles d’Avignon was so shocking in its day.
Information
Author: Farthing Stephen
Language: Czech
Publication date: October 4, 2018
Manufacturer: Folio, spol.s r.o.
Genres: Art and architecture, Books, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Paperback book
Pages: 576
ISBN/EAN: 9780500294468