A World of Art

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A gorgeously illustrated and engaging guide to the world of art.Immerse yourself in the amazing world of art in this beautiful book with text by Helena Hunt, stylishly illustrated by the inimitable print-maker James Brown.What is art, and how have we used it to express ourselves throughout history? From cave painting right up to pop art; the Renaissance to twentieth-century sculpture, discover the stories behind great movements, processes, and artists - both the household names and the perhaps not-so-familiar. Covering thirty topics, including printing, pigment, ceramics, and pattern, and photography, as well as Impressionism, Romanticism, and Surrealism, this is a thoughtful and easily digestible approach to a huge subject.