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.

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Chronicling the times in which major works of architecture, art and design were created, this compact book includes images of major artworks from each period. 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.
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  • 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
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    Produktdetaljer

    ISBN
    9789675492242
    Publisert
    2022-07-30
    Utgiver
    Vendor
    Sunway University Press
    Vekt
    893 gr
    Høyde
    248 mm
    Bredde
    200 mm
    Dybde
    17 mm
    Aldersnivå
    UU, G, 05, 01
    Språk
    Product language
    Engelsk
    Format
    Product format
    Heftet
    Antall sider
    321

    Forfatter

    Biografisk notat

    George T. Gray has a wealth of professional experience in art and design consultancy and teaching at higher education institutions. He currently teaches History of Southeast Asian Architecture at School of Arts, Sunway University.