The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

A graphic, easy-to-follow tour of the world's greatest artistic movements and works, from prehistoric cave paintings to postmodern art. Part of DK's award-winning Big Ideas series, it explains the thinking behind masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso and many more.

Key features

• Publisher: DK, hardcover, 352 pages
• ISBN: 9780241239018
• Covers painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, conceptual and performance art
• More than 80 remarkable artworks with facts, charts and timelines
• Bold graphics and clear text that suit beginners, students and art lovers
• Includes an artist directory and glossary