Mirror of the World by Julian Bell
What is art and where did it begin? Why do we make it and why does it change? This book considers such questions. It discusses dancing bronze figures from southern India, Romanesque sculptures, Baroque ceilings and jewel-like Persian manuscripts.
'A wonderful guide … full of grace and energy' - Art & Auction
'Exuberant, astute, and splendidly illustrated history of world art… Bell draws fascinating parallels between artistic developments in Western and non-Western art … will appeal to anyone — from the generalist to the scholar' - Publishers Weekly
'For understanding the story so far, and being entertained in the process, Bell has no match' - Blueprint
'Would work equally well as an overview for an intelligent reader, a textbook for a critically-minded class, or a bedside companion' - The Art Newspaper
''Thought-proving and cogent, and free of academic jargon' - The Times
'I found it highly readable and engaging and feel that it would be a refreshing addition to more sober texts' - Simon Lee, Chief A level examiner for History of Art
'Exuberant, astute, and splendidly illustrated history of world art… Bell draws fascinating parallels between artistic developments in Western and non-Western art … will appeal to anyone — from the generalist to the scholar' - Publishers Weekly
'For understanding the story so far, and being entertained in the process, Bell has no match' - Blueprint
'Would work equally well as an overview for an intelligent reader, a textbook for a critically-minded class, or a bedside companion' - The Art Newspaper
''Thought-proving and cogent, and free of academic jargon' - The Times
'I found it highly readable and engaging and feel that it would be a refreshing addition to more sober texts' - Simon Lee, Chief A level examiner for History of Art
Julian Bell is a well-known painter and author. His books include Bonnard and What is Painting?, both published by Thames & Hudson.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500287545 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500287546 |
| Title | Mirror of the World |
| Author | Julian Bell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-03-15 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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