Summary
H.W. Janson, Anthony F. Janson: A History of Art
H.W. Janson's monumental “History of Art” is the essential book for the study and enjoyment of Western art, the work by which all other surveys of art history are judged.
This eloquent text and unparalleled quality illustrations have introduced generations of readers to the wide world of Western art and inspired millions of art lovers. The narration of the history of art is inspired, measured and witty. It increases our ability to understand and evaluate the works of art themselves, and does not only have the role of collecting data about them.
Connections, transitions and comparisons between styles and cultures are explained here, from the age of Paleolithic cave drawings to the latest experimental installations. The story of art becomes an adventure while "History of Art" follows the search for forms and techniques that will satisfy man's eternal urge to express himself. The proximity of all the illustrations, both in color and in black and white, increases the pleasure of personal discovery.
This updated edition of "History of Art" is a book that we will enjoy, delve into, and return to in the years ahead.
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