Author(s): David G Wilkins

Art

From the Stone Age to the Renaissance, from Impressionism to Pop Art, this book takes the reader through the history of art in an entertaining and informative way. At the heart of the book is a richly illustrated chronological survey, tracing the connections of artistic achievement thoughout the world.With more than 1200 works of art sumptuously illustrated, The Collins Big Book of Art contains interesting essays on the turning points that inspired the major artistic movements. The book illustrates ways in which some of our most universal themes ? from religion to the human form ? were represented by artists at different points in time.navigate, The Collins Book of Art will inform, inspire and delight art lovers everywhere.