The Story of Art

THE STORY OF ART is a unique book. It spans the entire history of artistic creation, from the first stirrings in prehistoric cave paintings to the many and varied experiments of modern times. All time periods and styles are covered, including the art of 'primitive' tribes, the Middle and Far East, ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and modern Western art from the Renaissance to the present day. Each work of art is discussed in its context, with unsurpassed clarity and infectious enthusiasm. In this edition, chronological charts are introduced, and the number of colour plates almost trebled from earlier editions.