Throughout history, art has been an essential component of every era and civilization. With over 1,300 illustrations - and written for both students and general readers - "Art in World History" offers an impressive new perspective on the artistic and architectural expressions of cultures across the world and throughout time.It examines art and its role in history chronologically and between East and West, as it was influenced by religions, conquests, and civilizations. From the cave paintings of Lascaux to Picasso, from the pyramids of ancient Egypt to Chinese terracotta, "Art in World History" vividly demonstrates how human perceptions of art and space have evolved with the ages.
- ISBN10 8809034740
- ISBN13 9788809034747
- Publish Date 30 October 2008
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country IT
- Imprint Giunti Editore
- Format Paperback
- Pages 512
- Language English