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The handy art history answer book / Madelynn Dickerson.

by Dickerson, Madelynn.

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Visible Ink Press, 2013.

Art -- History.

Art -- History -- Miscellanea.

Handy answer book series.

9781578594177 (pbk.)

1578594170 (pbk.)

Alternate title:

Art history answer book

x, 294 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-272) and index.

"The major art pieces, most important artists, and significant artistic movements from 35,000 BCE to today are collected together in this easy to read resource on art history. Continuing in the tradition of the standout Handy Answer Book reference series, this book not only the covers the development of Western art, but also the history of art across the globe. An overview of art--its history, techniques, materials, forms, colors, style, the nature of artistic expression, and how to look at art--is followed by examinations of the main periods and movements of art history. The book both explains and shows important elements, influences, artists, and masterworks of era and the world events and cultures that influenced and changed them through nearly 150 color images of indispensable masterworks. This accessible and entertaining resource for readers with a casual interest in art history as well as industry professionals also includes a glossary of terms to demystify jargon and explain theory"--Provided by publisher

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