A history of modern and contemporary art in California from the early 20th century to the present day.

The definitive catalogue of one of the most important collections of Byzantine decorative art in private hands, which is not open to the public.

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.

Offers an overview on the development of British painting in the eighteenth century, which anticipated themes, and techniques that later became paradigms of modernity. This book focuses on the English context at a time when the growth of artistic standing was accompanied by the country's conquest of hegemony on a political and economic plane.