The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
£14.20£19.00 (-25%)
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, brilliant 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 a clear layout. Find out about subject matters, techniques, and materials, and learn about the talented artists behind the great works, through superb 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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Additional information
| Publisher | DK, 1st edition (1 Mar. 2017) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780241239018 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0241239018 |
| Dimensions | 20.2 x 2.5 x 24 cm |
by Michael Morgan
Interesting and useful reference work, good to dip into and give you a broad outline, timeline, sense of artistic periods. But only two chapters on women artists, right at the end? Surprising given that three of the five contributors are women. It would be good for children to learn in detail about Artemesia Gentileschi, Berthe Morisot, Barbara Hepworth, Cindy Sherman…
by jeanne
Very pleased with the book and its layout, quite informative. Also, prompt and efficient delivery.
by Devere Wolfe
The whole range of DK books is beautifully prepared. This is no exception to that statement. My granddaughter had asked for a number or artistic materials etc for her Christmas. This book was an additional item. It arrived promptly and the Seller deserves a mention in that regards given the time of the year.
by pmss
I got this book for my teenager daughter and it’s perfect for this age as it has a good description of the artists and their work.
by Fidere
This was an excellent book to read. However I feel the biggest drawback is that it didn’t offer much in the way of African art.
by Rosajo
I have always loved art but never studied it in school. With holidays coming up we discussed heading to galleries and museums but felt like we would have zero appreciation for the art and such.
This book delivers.
Its laid out beautifully as described, clear chapters, an index , timelines and more.
I feel like I can finally go to an art gallery and have an appreciation and better understanding.
Would be great for homeschooling too, or a teacher/parent looking for more info.
Minus a star for not enough info on artists on each page, it appears to be scattered throughout as well as in mini text box.
by Ms. Angela Wilkinson
Have bought for niece for Christmas but not sure that she is going to like it. Too much small writing.
by Pippa
I collect these wonderful books and this addition was no let down. Great coffee table books with plenty of discussion to be had. Accessible knowledge and everybody is bound to learn lots!