Publisher's Synopsis
This two-volume set provides an historical and critical review of the important artistic achievements of the Western world, and their creators. The volumes describe and illustrate the artistic period from the renaissance to the present day.;Volume one includes entries on some 500 works of art. Entries are arranged chronologically and feature: the artist's name; the location, size and date of the work; a selected bibliography of books and articles; a black and white reproduction of the piece; and a signed critical essay focusing on the work of art itself.;Volume 2 includes entries for 500 artists from all nations and eras including painters, sculptors, engravers. The information provided for each artist consists of: a short biography; extensive bibliography of books and articles both by and on the entrant; a signed essay; and a black and white photograph of a representative work.;The volumes are also available individually.
