Atlas of Western Art History: Artists, Sites and Movements from Ancient Greece to the Modern Age

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Summary: Wonderful reference.
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Starting with the Ancient Greeks, this splended production ties art to history and the physical world, explaining trends, contexts, and movements, clearly mapping important sites, artistic exchange routes, materials sources, and more.

The reader is able to trace the development of the Western art tradition not only across time, but now across space as well.

Beautifully produced; generously illustrated with 300 illustrations and 150 excellent maps, and an exemplary index, this will be a welcome addition to the permanent reference shelf of any art lover.