Art in History

Art in History by Silver, Larry. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9780130523334.

Art in History provides an illuminating overview of humanitys long tradition of creation, from the earliest cave paintings to contemporary installations. By relating works of art -- primarily painting, sculpture, and graphics, but also major architectural monuments -- to the societies in which they were created, Dr. Silver intensifies the readers understanding of humanitys most famous and enduring images. Each chapter surveys a historical era, presenting its major figures against a background of social forces that helped shape their creativity. Non-Western cultures are included as counterpoints, and a careful balance is established between long-acknowledged masters and those whose achievements have been recognized only recently.