A World History of Art [Paperback]

The most desirable art book of the year --The Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Over two decades, this art historical tour de force has consistently proved the classic introduction to humanity's artistic heritage. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

A World History of Art is widely regarded as the most up-to-date and wide-ranging history ever published in a single volume. This new edition has been enlarged and redesigned giving it a more contemporary, 'open' look. The coverage of art has been expanded right into the twenty-first century, with the addition of 34 new images of contemporary art. Three new urban development boxes have been added on the ancient Greek, medieval and contemporary city. The coverage of African art has been rewritten and new images added to reflect current thinking. Elegantly and fluently written, the authors present art history as an essential part of the development of humankind, beginning their account with a 30,000-year old statuette and ending with art that is concerned with contemporary society's dependence on the spectacle. The volume covers painting, mosaic, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, architecture and photography.

Hugh Honour is one of the leading art historians of the 20th century. He is co-author with Nikolaus Pevsner and John Fleming of The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture. John Fleming founded and edited with Hugh Honour the Pelican Style and Civilization series. He died on 29 May 2001.