Art That Changed the World

Two-page spreads in comics and mangas are somewhat problematic in Kindle. One reviewer suggested the formatting should be like the DK editions. Out of curiosity I got some volumes and I have to agree: the work is visually marvelous and flawless to read on Kindle, save a few days in which a mischievous update broke the format. The book is perfect. Modern books most of the time have low quality due to deviating of the topic to insert ideology; not here. The writing is objective and let you think and decide for yourself; it doesn't judge the past but teaches about it. This book is a spatial ship to travel to a planet inhabited by painters. Faint echoes of wars, inventions, even technical details of paint manufacture are there enough to get some context, but the focus is glorious art from all the Western world. This is not to say that there is not Western art, there is and it is glorious when it is seen, showing its importance in the way it influenced Western artists that translated it to their pictorial language. The authors didn't fall into the trap of trying to add other art that by being outside the Western mindset hasn't the same goals, as good and perfect as it can be; I say this as somebody that isn't Westerner. In the few pages of this volume brevity isn't superficial, what would turn the book into a mere catalogue, but expresses quite a wealth of information. I really don't understand abstract art but in the way the selected abstract paints were explained I understood, I still don't like them much but now I am happy to know how to appreciate those works without having that feeling of "the emperor has no clothes." I discovered new extraordinary painters, and I know have a better understanding, and even more appreciation, for the painters I already knew and treasured. If you share my preferences of books not deviating from the topic by supposed modern trends you certainly will enjoy and grow with this book, even the glossary is enjoyable!

A great and thorough introduction to the world of painted art. Colors are "true" and images are well defined. Written text provides interesting and clarifying info, though it can be hard to read (in Kindle) due to small size and some unevenness in the "black print". Book contains a detailed index of artists, making it easy to locate your favorite. I especially like the ability Kindle provides to resize and refocus its pics.

What an awesome book! It walks you through the time periods of art with great information and pictures.

This book is amazing. I love the way it is put together with descriptions, photos and timeline for the art. The book is used and in excellent shape. I was surprised because it was listed as good condition but it looks new! Very impressed

Great coffee table Art Book. Inspired overview of all art styles.

This is a must have coffee table book. It is not only about Art, but about Art history. It is like going to a museum, but better because you can take all the time you want and no one is waiting for you to get done reading about and looking at the picture. Great for every age group from 9 to 90 years old!

The book covers crucial art movement with representative art works, which was attached with social changes. It is a great book.

It's a DK book, and an art book, so this large volume contains fabulous photos. Each time period has a nice short description of what was happening art-wise, and sets it within the historical context. Nice descriptions of the artwork depicted and some tidbits about the authors. Great book to dive into or just sample the parts that tickle your fancy. Well worth the $20.

You an read and learn all ages in one book, very well summarised and explained for someone who needs to get an understanding without getting lost in too much detail. Happy to have this book

Um excelente retrato sobre a história da arte com ilustrações e figuras com grande qualidade. Recomendo demais!

This is quite the summary of art history. It's chronological, with each important trend explained in an introductory blurb, followed by a timeline and the major artists and works in each. The book is heavily illustrated (and it's a heavy book!), showing one or two of the primary works of most significant artists. The bios of the artists are quite brief, but enough to put the artist in historical timeframe and show the influences on the artists' work. I enjoyed reading through, which took quite a while as I tried to absorb all the information, and learned a great deal. While some people will browse through, quickly, looking at the pictures mostly, the text is informative and helps put the art works in context. This is not a light read, if you want to read the text, but it's well written and interesting. Nice book!

This book is gorgeous, interesting, well laid out, and well written. It's just enough information that you can keep moving through it with a decent background from the previous reading, but I've definitely been inspired to dig into some of the info further online. Perfect for someone with an interest in art history but wants to move through it at a quicker, more visual pace.

Boa apresentação, capa e páginas, colorido bonito e bom resumo das principais obras de arte mundiais da história. Pelo preço com desconto - valeu muito a pena.