Synopses & Reviews
Offering an exploration of Western and World civilization's cultural heritage, this book is richly illustrated, beautifully designed and engaging. Readers move chronologically through major periods and styles–from the renaissance and mannerism in Italy to 20th Century America–to gain insight into the achievements and ideas in painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, and music. For arts and cultural coordinators, professionals and enthusiasts.
Table of Contents
Chapter 13- The Renaissance and Mannerism in Italy
Chapter 14- The Renaissance in Northern Europe
Chapter 15- The Baroque Age
Chapter 16- The Eighteenth Century
Chapter 17- Romanticism and Realism
Chapter 18- Impressionism and Post-Impressionism
Chapter 19- Chinese Civilization after the Thirteenth Century
Chapter 20- Japanese Civilization after the Fifteenth Century
Chapter 21- Early Twentieth Century
Chapter 22- Modern Africa and Latin America
Chapter 23- Mid-Twentieth Century and Later
Chapter 24- Diversity in Contemporary Life