Bibliograph

Atlas of world art, edited by John Onians

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Atlas of world art, edited by John Onians

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (318-321) and index

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atlas

Index

index present

Main title

Atlas of world art

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cartographic material

Responsibility statement

edited by John Onians

Review

"Over 300 maps combining cultural and political phenomena create an exciting new perspective on major art events from 40,000 B.C. to the present. Each pair of pages presents a thesis, showing how geography affected the art of an era. The visual presentation of the paths of invasion and migration, as well as the location of natural resources used in art, reveals art history in fresh ways. Succint text and reproductions of sample works of art make this a strong addition to any collection with a focus on art or an interdisciplinary approach to history"--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005

Table Of Contents

Art, hunting and gathering 40,000-5000 BC -- Art, agriculture and urbanization 5000-500 BC -- Art, war and empire 500 BC-AD 600 -- Art religion and the ruler 600-1500 -- Art, exploitation and display 1500-1800 -- Art, industry and science 1800-1900 -- Art, ideas and technology 1900-2000

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