This beautifully illustrated, expansive overview of Dutch and Flemish art during the 17th century illuminates the creative achievements of one of the most important eras in Western art.

With blockbuster exhibitions, record-breaking auctions, and packed museums, Impressionism remains a close contender for the world’s favorite period of painting. This comprehensive book covers the movement’s key innovations and pioneering artists, including oft-neglected practitioners such as Berthe Morisot, Lucien Pissarro, and Gustave Caillebotte.

The Art Book takes readers on a tour of the world's greatest artistic movements and works - from prehistoric cave painting to postmodern art - and the key ideas behind them. The second book in a new strand of DK's bestselling "Big Ideas" series that focuses on the visual and performing arts, The Art Book brings an innovative approach to the subject, with a strong graphic style and clear, readable text that helps to locate each artist within a broader cultural context.

One of the most important collections of medieval ivory carvings and small sculpture, available to the public for the first time.

A revised and expanded edition of one of the most original and important books ever written on this enigmatic artist.

An introduction to the impressionist movement, highlighting the great artists, their masterpieces, and impressionism's enduring influence.

An updated edition of this hugely successful book, the most accessible history of world art ever assembled.