The Art Book
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Chapter Book · 2017

The Art Book

By DK

Explore art's evolution through iconic movements and masterpieces, simplified for all.

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352 pages
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Dive into the world of art with a guide that unravels the mysteries of impressionism, cubism, and more. Discover over 80 iconic artworks and the stories behind them. From Van Gogh to Picasso, explore the techniques and inspirations of history's greatest artists. With vivid graphics and clear explanations, this book makes complex art movements accessible to all, whether you're a novice or an expert. What secrets will you uncover in the strokes of a masterpiece?

From the publisher

Learn about key movements like impressionism, cubism and symbolism in The Art Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Art in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Art Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Art, with: - More than 80 of the world’s most remarkable artworks- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Art Book is a captivating introduction to painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, conceptual art, and performance art - from ancient history to the modern day - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 80 of the world’s most groundbreaking artworks by history’s most influential painters, sculptors and artists, through exciting text and bold graphics.Your Art Questions, Simply Explained This fresh new guide examines the ideas that inspired masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, and dozens more! If you thought it was difficult to learn about the defining movements, The Art Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Find out about subject matters, techniques, and materials, and learn about the talented artists behind the great works, through fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries.The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Art Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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Hardcover
Pages
352
Audience
Adult
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Book details

Publication
Published
March 7, 2017
First published
March 1, 2017
Publisher
DK
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781465453372

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