30-Second Great Art From Giotto To Warhol, 50 Artworks That Changed The Way We See Things

There's a world of great paintings and sculptures to admire and appreciate, but where do you start? How did art develop from the Classical harmony of the Renaissance to the fragmentation of Cubism? Who were the pioneering artists who broke with the past, finding new ways to convey nature, emotion and the human form? 30-Second Great Art answers these questions and many more by looking at 50 key works from Western Art. Each entry can be digested in just 30 seconds, using 300 words and a single picture to explore the context in which a painting or sculpture was created, highlight its notable features, and explain its influence on the world of art. Discover what makes Michelangelo's sculptures stand out, how the impressionists captured the quality of light, and how abstract art changed everything. It's like taking a trip round the worlds's greatest art gallery.