30,000 Years of Art

"30,000 Years of Art" showcases a thousand stunning works of art from all corners of the globe and all periods of human history, presented in chronological order. Each work comes with key caption information and a brief description of its historical context, revealing the vast diversity and similarity of human creativity throughout time and space. While the chronological arrangement provides a compelling journey through history, each section also provides an essential overview of the art of a particular culture or period. From a Chinese urn to a Michelangelo sculpture to a contemporary work from Nigeria, this book offers a unique and fascinating window into the world's artistic traditions.