A History of Art in 100 Paintings

Take a magnificent tour of the history of art through 100 of its most influential paintings, with selection and commentary by award-winning art historian Susie Hodge. Including such classics as Botticelli's The Birth of Venus, Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, and Edward Hopper's Nighthawks, this richly illustrated hardback guides us through milestones in the timeline of art history. Hodge's fascinating commentary highlights historical events, reveal shifts in techniques and style or developments in painting materials. Not only is each painting put into its contemporary context, but it is also assessed for the impact that it had on the subsequent journey of art. Perfect for dipping into or reading cover to cover, this insightful collection of works will take readers on an amazing journey to discover the 'artistic' ancestors of such great artists as Rembrandt, Fragonard, Monet, Cézanne, Rothko and Hockney.