The story of painting will completely change your understanding of art and bring you new joy in its discovery. The book covers a vast array of topics step by step – from the use of the first colored pigments to frescoes, linear perspective in Renaissance art, the influence of photography, Impressionism, and the birth of modern art. It takes into account how art has evolved over the past 25,000 years, from cave paintings to abstract works of the last century. You will view impressive reproductions of paintings and examples of materials used by artists, and we will introduce you to key works from each period so you can uncover the techniques and secrets in the details of masterpieces. Immerse yourself in the pages of this amazing book, let yourself be enchanted by new colors, marvel at perspective, the perfect depiction of materials and light, and attempt to penetrate the realms of Cubism and abstraction. Thanks to this book, you will look at paintings with entirely new eyes.
