Introduces readers to major movements in art history, from Romanesque to pop art, and includes visual spreads, detailed descriptions, and a timeline that places key artworks in their historical contexts.

Romanesque, the art of faith -- Gothic, a graceful style -- Renaissance, the ancient past and the new man -- Baroque, a passionate style -- Neoclassicism, return to an ancient style -- Romanticism, beauty and nature -- Realism, the ordinary world on canvas -- Impressionism, art and the fleeting moment -- Art nouveau, an art of blending -- Expressionism, colors, shapes, and feelings -- Cubism, reality broken arpart -- Surrealism, the art of surprise -- Pop art, art and advertising.