Illustrated History of Art From the Renaissance Up to the Present Day

The art of today, so different from the art of the past, stems from the same necessity -- to make visible the ideas and concerns that are beyond ordinary speech. All art grows out of its parent culture. It is a chronicle of its time and a spectacle of ideas made real and permanent.This handsomely illustrated volume traces the history of Western art from the devotional paintings of the Late Gothic period to the cutting edge images of Pop Art and Post-Modernism. Here is a survey, not only of the great painters, but of the major stylistic periods and art movements.To give insight into the complexity of bringing the world to life on canvas, this book offers such features as: -- Biographies of the great masters and commentaries on their finest paintings-- Detailed, step-by-step analyses of the techniques employed and the way various paintings were executed-- Studies of certain artists' painting methods and the means they employed to create their own unique styles-- Comparisonsof selected artworks through the ages to show the differences and similarities in the ways the great masters created portraits, landscapes, interiors, and still lifes-- Time charts from the 13th century to the present showing the events that shaped the world in which the artists lived and workedThis rich and comprehensive study, filled with a wealth of historical and technical information, is suited for both the student and the veteran art lover. Over 310 full-color reproductions and details combined with an authoritative text make this a volume that will be cherished and enjoyed for years to come.Clark, Judith is the author of 'Illustrated History of Art From the Renaissance Up to the Present Day', published 2005 under ISBN 9781577172727 and ISBN 1577172728.