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The Art Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK Big Ideas) Hardcover – March 7, 2017

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Learn about key movements like impressionism, cubism and symbolism in The Art Book.

Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Art in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Art Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. 

This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Art, with:

- More than 80 of the world’s most remarkable artworks
- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts
- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout
- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding

The Art Book is a captivating introduction to painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, conceptual art, and performance art - from ancient history to the modern day - aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you’ll discover more than 80 of the world’s most groundbreaking artworks by history’s most influential painters, sculptors and artists, through exciting text and bold graphics.

Your Art Questions, Simply Explained

This fresh new guide examines the ideas that inspired masterpieces by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, Klimt, Matisse, Picasso, and dozens more! If you thought it was difficult to learn about the defining movements, The Art Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Find out about subject matters, techniques, and materials, and learn about the talented artists behind the great works, through fantastic mind maps and step-by-step summaries.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Art Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK; 1st edition (March 7, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465453377
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1465453372
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.8 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 1.03 x 9.5 inches
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Customers find the art book provides an excellent overview of art history. They appreciate its informative content, with one customer noting it helps gain more from museum visits. Customers find the book easy to use.

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Customers find the content of the book informative and well-organized, with one customer noting that it helps gain more from museum visits after reading, and another mentioning it's particularly good for budding artists.

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  • M. Helen Baatz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great value, recommended by art teacher.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2024
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    Excellent overview of art history.
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  • mehk
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and informative overview
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2019
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    Very easy to read and a good art overview. If you’re a novice, you’ll definitely gain more from museum visits after reading. Good at relating new info to previous art concepts and movements.
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  • William L. Williamson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Art... all a beginner needs to know.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2020
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    This is a very good book for budding artists. My grandchildren liked it .
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend to all young art lovers
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2020
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    I bought this book for my friend’s daughter. She is in middle school and really like painting. I think she need to look more paintings to help her build up some knowledge of admiring painting that she can tell the good art and bad art. This book is super easy to understand and very good organized.
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  • Peggy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good overview of major areas of art.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
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    This is a good book for what it is - an overview and short synopsis of many areas of art and artistic expression. The book is separated into major categories (baroque to neoclassicism, the modern age, the medieval world, etc). I recommend this book. Please mark if you find my review helpful. Thank you so much!
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    Good overview of major areas of art.

    Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019
    This is a good book for what it is - an overview and short synopsis of many areas of art and artistic expression. The book is separated into major categories (baroque to neoclassicism, the modern age, the medieval world, etc). I recommend this book. Please mark if you find my review helpful. Thank you so much!
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  • TonyF22
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2019
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    Outstanding overview of art through the ages. Very easy and enjoyable reading. High quality images.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoy the book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2020
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    It is exactly what I needed for my art appreciation class
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    5.0 out of 5 stars temps de livraison
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2020
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    Love it!! I had borrowed it from the library and liked it sooo much I ordered my own!!!!M
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Fits perfectly Looks cool
    Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2020
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    Fits perfectly
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  • Dan Daulby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice addition to my book collection
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2019
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    Excellent book great informative and visual art reference.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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    Interesting to read if you're into art.
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