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Art : over 2,500 works from cave to contemporary

Title
Art : over 2,500 works from cave to contemporary / DK, [Dorling Kindersley] ; foreword by Ross King.
Publication
New York : DK Pub./Dorling Kindersley, 2008.

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Additional Authors
  • King, Ross, 1962-
  • Dorling Kindersley Limited.
Description
612 p. : col. ill.; 31 cm.
Summary
Within each time period, provides examples of significant works in painting, sculpture, drawing and other media. Highlights themes that were important at various times such as nudes, landscape, still life, and love. Includes brief biographies of some artists and a "closer look" in depth for the most significant works.
Alternative Title
Art, over 2,500 works from cave to contemporary.
Subject
  • Art > History
  • Art appreciation
Note
  • Includes index.
Contents
Looking at art -- Prehistory to 1400 CE -- 15th and 16th centuries -- 17th and 18th centuries -- 19th century -- Early 20th century -- 1945 onward.
Call Number
JQG 09-166
ISBN
  • 9780756639723
  • 0756639727
LCCN
2008301471
OCLC
221163620
Title
Art : over 2,500 works from cave to contemporary / DK, [Dorling Kindersley] ; foreword by Ross King.
Imprint
New York : DK Pub./Dorling Kindersley, 2008.
Edition
1st American ed.
Added Author
King, Ross, 1962-
Dorling Kindersley Limited.
Research Call Number
JQG 09-166
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