The Short Story Of ArtThe Short Story Of Art The Short Story of Art is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of art. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works, from the wall paintings of Lascaux to contemporary installations, and then links these to sections on art movements, themes and techniques. The design of the book allows the student or art enthusiast to easily navigate their way around key periods, artists and styles. Accessible and concise, it

The Short Story Of Art

The Short Story of Art is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of art. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key works, from the wall paintings of Lascaux to contemporary installations, and then links these to sections on art movements, themes and techniques.

The design of the book allows the student or art enthusiast to easily navigate their way around key periods, artists and styles. Accessible and concise, it simplifies and explains the most important and influential concepts in art, and shows how they are connected.The book explains how, why and when art changed, who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and whether they matter. It demystifies artistic jargon, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of art.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Author: - Author not specified

Publisher:Laurence King Publishing

Language:English

Publication Date:2017

Number of pages:224 pst

Format:Paperback

Width:148 mm / 5,8'

Height:210 mm / 8,3'

Weight:550 g

Illustrations:Colored

ISBN:9781780679686