The Collins big book of art : from cave art to pop art / general editor David G. Wilkins.

Contributor(s):

Wilkins, David G

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: New York : Collins Design, 2005.Description: 528 p. : ill. ; 26 cmISBN:

0060832851

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Machine derived contents note: Turning Point 1 c. 2300 BCE Treasures from one of the world's first cities Turning Point 2 c. 1200 BCE China creates the world's first fine art Turning Point 3 c. 438 BCE In Ancient Greece, artists perfect the human statue Turning Point 4 Classical western art influences early statues of the Buddha Turning Point 5 The Romans develop a striking new approach to painting Turning Point 6 c. 300 Early Christians depict Christ as a Good Shepherd Turning Point 7 c. 400 The outstanding sculpture of the Teotihuacan civilization Turning Point 8 c. 600 A distinctive European style evolves outside the classical world Turning Point 9 c. 1020 The Chinese paint landscapes for spiritual inspiration Turning Point 10 c. 910 The magnificent calligraphy of the Holy Books Turning Point 11 c. 1420 A way of understanding perspective is finally achieved Turning Point 12 1434 Oil provides painters with a magnificent new type of paint. Turning Point 13 1498 Printing makes art accessible Turning Point 14 Idealism in African Art - Idia Turning Point 15 1510 Italy witnesses an explosion of artistic excellence during the High Renaissance Turning Point 16 1620 Dutch art reflects the society's joy in everyday life Turning Point 17 1660 Using a camera obscura enables artists to mimic reality as never before Turning Point 18 1733 In Britain, William Hogarth uses his art to comment on social behaviour Turning Point 19 c. 1760 Japan produces the finest art prints to be found anywhere in the world Turning Point 20 c. 1830 The Invention of photography changes the role of the artist Turning Point 21 The Impressionists create a revolution in art Turning Point 22 1910 The emergence of Cubism marks a revolution in Western art. Turning Point 23 The new science of psychology inspires artists to experiment with their minds Turning Point 24 Commercial World.

Summary: "Collins Big Book of Art is the first truly accessible history of art since the international bestseller, The Art Book." "From the Stone Age to the Renaissance, from Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism, this book takes the reader through the history of art, in an entertaining and informative way. At the heart of the book is an illustrated chronological survey, tracing the connections and parallels of artistic achievement throughout the world." "With more than 1000 works of art illustrated, Collins Big Book of Art contains essays on the turning points that inspired the major artistic movements. The book illustrates ways in which some of our most universal themes - from religion to the human form - were represented by artists at different points of time." "Collins Book of Art will inform, inspire and delight art lovers everywhere."--BOOK JACKET.

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Holdings
Item type	Current library	Home library	Collection	Shelving location	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Open Collection	FIRST CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE	FIRST CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE	Open Collection	FCUC Library	709 COL 2005 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		00017918

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"Collins Big Book of Art is the first truly accessible history of art since the international bestseller, The Art Book." "From the Stone Age to the Renaissance, from Impressionism to Abstract Expressionism, this book takes the reader through the history of art, in an entertaining and informative way. At the heart of the book is an illustrated chronological survey, tracing the connections and parallels of artistic achievement throughout the world." "With more than 1000 works of art illustrated, Collins Big Book of Art contains essays on the turning points that inspired the major artistic movements. The book illustrates ways in which some of our most universal themes - from religion to the human form - were represented by artists at different points of time." "Collins Book of Art will inform, inspire and delight art lovers everywhere."--BOOK JACKET.

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