TY - BOOK AU - Bugler,Caroline AU - Gilbert,Richard AU - Loxley,Diana AU - Seymour-Ure,Kirsty AU - Walisiewicz,Marek TI - The art book T2 - Big ideas simply explained SN - 9780241239018 U1 - 709 23 PY - 2017/// CY - London PB - Dorling Kindersley Limited KW - Art KW - History KW - Art and Design KW - ukslc KW - History of art KW - thema KW - Biography: arts & entertainment KW - Individual artists, art monographs KW - Prehistory KW - BCE period - Protohistory KW - Baroque KW - Medieval style KW - Modernism KW - Romanticism KW - Renaissance style N1 - Includes index; Formerly CIP N2 - Fascinating coverage of painting, drawing, sculpture and performance art throughout history, using beautiful imagery and inspiring quotes. Looks at important artists from across the globe - from Rembrandt to Matisse; Learn about key movements like impressionism, cubism and symbolism in The Art Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Art in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Art Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Art, with:- More than 80 of the world's most remarkable artworks- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Art Book is a captivating introduction to painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, conceptual art, and performance art - from ancient history to the modern day - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll discover more than 80 of the world's most groundbreaking artworks by history's most influential painters, sculptors and artists, through exciting text and bold graphics.Your Art Questions, Simply ExplainedThis fresh new guide examines the ideas that inspired masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, and dozens more! If you thought it was difficult to learn about the defining movements, The Art Book presents key information in a clear layout. Find out about subject matters, techniques, and materials, and learn about the talented artists behind the great works, through superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Art Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand ER -