The Art Book is a visual reference book on Western and international art, presenting a wide selection of artists and works in an accessible A–Z format rather than a chronological survey. Each entry focuses on one artist and one representative artwork, combining image-based browsing with concise explanatory text, so the book can serve both as an introduction to art history and as a practical guide for readers who want to recognize names, styles, periods, and visual ideas. This Phaidon art book is suited to readers interested in painting, sculpture, photography, modern art, classical art, and museum culture, and it invites comparison between artists who might otherwise appear in separate historical periods, movements, or traditions.
Author: Phaidon Editors
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Publication year: 1997
Number of pages: 515
Original language: English
Original title: The Art Book