Discover the history of art movements from the works of Ancient Greece to the Italian Renaissance, the Pre-Raphaelites and the masters of Impressionism with a new edition of this bestselling classic.

With a truly global content, Art showcases the masterpieces of more than 700 artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso and Van Gogh.

This book is an invaluable reference work for any art lover, a history book that visually shows us the works. Everything from Italian Baroque painting and African art to the history of contemporary art.

Discover the keys to the most prominent art movements, including their origins and influences, and follow the timeline of their most valuable works. Be inspired by the details of each subject matter and the methods used by each artist to create their masterpieces, and explore centuries, cultures and countries as you embark on this definitive artistic journey through time.

Created in collaboration with Bridgeman, the world's largest art library, Art. The definitive visual history is a must-have for everyone's book collection.

Origins and influences of art

Art takes us on a journey through the history of art to delve deep into the great works of all time. From Leonardo da Vinci to Van Gogh via Picasso.

A history book that explains the origins and influences at different moments in history and how they were conditioned by the culture and art books of the time, and in this way be able to explore centuries, cultures and different countries through this journey through time.

Immerse yourself in this wonderful art book and get to know it:

• - The history of art from prehistoric times to the present day.
• - Description of the context in which each artist was found
• - Chart of the chronology of the works of art and outstanding events
• - Images of the most renowned works of art in history
• - Photographs, quotations and biographies of the most illustrious artists.

Art. The definitive visual history tells us the origins and influences of the history of art throughout history explained in the following chapters:

• Prehistoric and Ancient Art
• The Medieval World
• The Renaissance and Mannerism
• Baroque to Neoclassical
• From Romanticism to Symbolism
• Contemporary Art

Art. The definitive visual history is part of our collection of large-format history books. This section is designed to delight the whole family and the adult public and you will find great reference books that make this collection one of the most varied and extensive in our catalogue with subjects such as art, photography, medicine, planets, and science.

• Pages: 612
• Language: Spanish
• Author: Andrew Graham-Dixon, Elsa Vicente
• Year: 2019
• MODEL: 9780241389980

Publisher: DK