The Collins Big Book of Art: From Cave Art to Pop Art

by David G. Wilkins

Book Overview

The one book your family needs to understand the world of art. A beautiful, unusual and engaging compendium of art history, providing an accessible entree into the world of art for everyone, regardless of their experience. From cave paintings to the Renaissance, Impressionism to Pop Art, The Collins Big Book of Art takes you on a journey through the history of art in a delightful and informative way. With more than 1200 works of art represented, this...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060832851
• ISBN13: 9780060832858
• Release Date: November 2005
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 4.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 8.9" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Mold

The book was completely water damaged. So much so there was mold growing on a significant amount of pages. I don't know anyone that would consider that "good" condition.

Great Overview

My Grandson is just starting to express an interest in art and he loves this book it was his 16th birthday present.

Very usefull and unusual reference book

I am a professional artist and teacher. The Collins Big Book of Art offers a view of various periods, styles, genres, and trends in a way I have not found in any other reference book. Its terrific and useful.

Artistic Journey and Psychology of Art

This volume takes you through the history of art in a way that embraces the reader like none other. There is order here in the way the material is presented. It is very logical and helps explain quite a bit of what has gone on since the first artistic expressions were created. You can feel your way through history and find a clear development of artistic techniques and styles. There is a definite reason behind these and it is explained with great feeling. There is quite a bit of psychology about the subject matter of what is on the canvas. Why does an artist or group of artists choose to capture something in a particular way? This is a quite a book.

For anyone who appreciates art

This is a great book for anyone who wants to know a little (or a lot!) more about art. It has numerous illustrations, a timeline, and also goes into themes and how certain art movements have depicted a specific feature (eyes, for example). You can open the book to any page to get a quick glimpse and learn some fun facts, or you can read it from the beginning. The Collins Big Book of Art is beautiful and the best general book about art I've seen. I received it as a gift, and I'm going to be buying it for others this Christmas.

A Timeline of the World's Art Treasures

Finally, a book that traces Art History from cave art until the 21st century and does so in a clear and organized manner. The glorious art works chosen to define different periods traces art history through specific eras and then interconnects each period with the past and the future. The illustrations selected by Dr. David Wilkins show the finest of the world's masterpieces and the accompanying descriptions further the reader's knowledge and appreciation. It should be noted that Dr. Wilkins was honored by the College Art Association this spring when he was presented with their 2005 Distinguished Teaching of Art History Award. One can read further about the award by going to www.collegeart.org/awards/dtah2005. Gather the family together and enjoy the Collins Big Book of Art.