10,000 Years of Art

By Phaidon Press

Book Overview

10,000 Years of Art is a compact guide to world art, offering a fresh perspective on the whole of art history from 8,000 BC to the present day. Organized in chronological order, the 500 works of art presented here cover all cultures (not just western) and represent the finest examples of fine and decorative art from 10,000 years of human history. Each work is illustrated in colour and accompanied by a concise, informative text. A companion title to Phaidon's groundbreaking 30,000 Years of Art , this convenient pocket-sized volume is an indispensable resource for any art enthusiast.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0714849693
• ISBN13: 9780714849690
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Length: 543 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.0" x 6.7"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary