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Chronicling the times in which major works of architecture, art and design were created, this compact book includes features and images of major artworks from each art and design period.
Architecture, art and design have shaped the world in which we live and are representative of the eras in which they were made. With vivid photographs of art, readers of this book will get a good understanding of the evolution of architecture, art and design, starting from the earliest periods of ancient civilisations to that of early 21st century.
From ancient monuments to whistling kettles, from Renaissance masters to graffiti artists, and from the Colosseum to the Beijing Bird's Nest, the best examples from each period are illustrated together with their famous creators, alongside timelines that track the evolution of the artistic disciplines throughout history. All this information is presented in a clear and accessible way.This book is suitable for students and the interested general public.
Contents
About This Book
Part I Prehistoric to Gothic
Prehistoric Early Civilisations
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome
Early Asia
Byzantine Empire
Medieval & Romanesque
Islamic Era
Gothic
Part II Renaissance to 19th Century
Renaissance & Mannerism
Baroque & Rococo
Neoclassicism & Romanticism
Georgian & Regency
Victorian Era
The Arts & Crafts Movement
Art Nouveau
Part III 20th Century and Beyond
Early 20th Century Art
Suprematism & Constructivism
De Stijl
Bauhaus
Art Deco
The International Style (Pre-War): The Modern Movement
The War Years
Abstract Expressionism
The International Style (Post-War): Mid-Century Modern & Brutalism
Pop Art, Minimalism & Op Art
Postmodernism
Late Modern Architecture
Contemporary Art
Afterword
Further Reading
Acknowledgements
Picture Credits
