"Cambridge Art History" is a set of introductory books on Western art produced by Cambridge University Press and co-written by famous European and American art historians. From the glory and magnificence of ancient Greek and Roman art to the endless changes and innovations in the 20th century, we collect art treasures from each era and present the main characteristics of each era. The newly upgraded version has selected nearly 800 high-definition pictures, with pictures and texts that complement each other, leading readers through the beautiful scenery of Western art for thousands of years between the pages of the book.
Reader comments
It describes the development of Western art in detail, introduces some painting techniques and the life of the artist. The extended reading and terminology explanations at the end of each chapter are very helpful for subsequent study of special art history.
The brushstrokes of authors such as Woodford make art from every era come alive. I especially like the part about ancient Greek and Roman art, it takes me back to the glorious times of Athens and Rome. And the high-definition pictures in the book are so amazing, it's like wandering around in a museum. It feels a bit like "The Story of Art", both are good books for getting started with art. But Woodford's book is more like chatting with a friend, very cordial. Friends who like art must not miss it!
It describes the development of Western art in detail, introduces some painting techniques and the life of the artist. The extended reading and terminology explanations at the end of each chapter are very helpful for subsequent study of special art history.
The brushstrokes of authors such as Woodford make art from every era come alive. I especially like the part about ancient Greek and Roman art, it takes me back to the glorious times of Athens and Rome. And the high-definition pictures in the book are so amazing, it's like wandering around in a museum. It feels a bit like "The Story of Art", both are good books for getting started with art. But Woodford's book is more like chatting with a friend, very cordial. Friends who like art must not miss it!