A New World History of ArtBased on a world history of art, this volume integrates the story of art into a cohesive narrative and encourages the reader to experience a work of art rather than merely "learn about" it. Consentrates chiefly on painting and sculpture, but does include some architecture and minor arts. |
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PREFACE COLOR PLATES following | viii |
CHART OF TIME PERIODS facing | ix |
When Art Was Young Prehistoric and Primitive Arts | 1 |
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