Art
Author: Robert Cumming
ISBN: 978-0241437414
Price: Rs. 1899.05 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." Edgar degas covering every era and over 650 artists, this comprehensive, illustrated guide offers an accessible yet expansive view of art history, featuring everything from iconic works and lesser-known gems to techniques and themes. Offering a comprehensive overview of Western artists, themes, paintings, techniques, and stories, art: a visual history is packed full of large, full-colour images of iconic works and lesser-known gems. Exploring every era, from 30, 000BCE to the present, it includes features on the major schools and movements, as well as close-up critical appraisals of 22 masterpieces - from botticelli's primavera to J. M. W. Turner's the fighting temeraire. With detailed referencing, crisp reproductions and a fresh design, this beautiful book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in art history - from first-time gallery goers to knowledgeable art enthusiasts. What makes great art? Discover the answer now, with art: a visual history.
Browse this title within our Children's Books collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 416 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0241437414.
About the Author
The founder and former Chairman of Christie's Education, Robert Cumming is a bestselling writer and art critic whose books have won several international awards. He is currently an Adjunct Professor of Art History at Boston University. His previous books for DK include Annotated Art and Great Artists.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- Ages 6–10 / Early Readers
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-0241437414
- Publisher
- DK
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." Edgar degas covering every era and over 650 artists, this comprehensive, illustrated guide offers an accessible yet expansive view of art history, featuring everything from iconic works and lesser-known gems to techniques and themes. Offering...
Who should read this book?
Ideal for young readers, parents, and elementary school students looking for an engaging, humor-filled adventure that builds reading confidence and vocabulary.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love how this premium visual history makes the vast world of art feel clear, inspiring, and deeply human. Spanning from prehistoric times to today, it blends stunning full‑colour images with sharp, readable insights into movements, techniques, and iconic masterpieces. Whether you’re building a serious reference library or simply want a beautiful book to return to again and again, this is the kind of volume that sharpens your eye, deepens your understanding, and makes every artwork tell its story.
- Published by DK.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 416.
Catalog Description
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." Edgar degas covering every era and over 650 artists, this comprehensive, illustrated guide offers an accessible yet expansive view of art history, featuring everything from iconic works and lesser-known gems to techniques and themes. Offering a comprehensive overview of Western artists, themes, paintings, techniques, and stories, art: a visual history is packed full of large, full-colour images of iconic works and lesser-known gems. Exploring every era, from 30, 000BCE to the present, it includes features on the major schools and movements, as well as close-up critical appraisals of 22 masterpieces - from botticelli's primavera to J....
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