A history of painting from prehistoric times to the present day
1,800 entries on nearly 800 pages, illustrated with more than 1,200 color reproductions

This comprehensive and encyclopedic publication, Painting from A to Z, traces the art of painting from the earliest times to the present, and gives a balanced view of the directions taken by painting through the centuries. With 1,800 alphabetically listed entries, this book provides an overview of artistic schools and movements, including the main biographical details and characteristics of individual painters. The text is illustrated with more than 1,200 color reproductions.