a comprehensive survey of art from prehistoric times to the present. illustrations on every page, nearly 300 in colour, trace artistic development from the lively art of the Stone Ages to the rise of civilization in Egypt and the Near East, followed by the Greek city states and the Classical art. The Roman Empire, famous for its iarchitecture and engineering, and a new style, called Byzantine. Then the history of art in the Near East, India, China and Japan, with reproductions of Islamic miniatures, Indian temple sculpture, Chinese pottery and jade and Japanese prints. In Western Europe, Carolingian and Romanesque styles were gradually replaced by Gothic sculptures, architecture and stained glass. Then the epic story of the Renaissance. culminating in masters as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian. Then the remarkable Baroque period of Bernini, El Greco, Rubens and the towering genius of Rembrandt. During the 18th century, England produced Hogarth, Chippendale, Gainsborough, Constable and Turner. Includes concise biographies of more than 200 famous artists. Hardcover. Good condition. This is the sixth impression dated 1969. Wear and tear to spine of dust jacket. No tears. Slight foxing .