The Visual Arts: A History

Pearson, 2009-01-14. Paperback. Very Good. 8x1x11. Revised 7th edition. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Some offsetting on front end page. Small tears to edges. Pages unmarked. xii, 984 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 30 cm. <br> Hailed as the most up-to-date and comprehensive survey published in a single volume, this new revised edition is an authoritative and enlightened account of the history of art. It presents art history as an essential part of the development of humankind, encompassing the arts of Asia, Africa, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas-spanning from the primitive art of hunters 30,000 years ago to the most controversial art forms of today. The text is beautifully and generously illustrated with over 1,400 superb photographs, including architectural plans and color maps. <br> This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.