Discover the history of artistic movements from the works of Ancient Greece to the Italian Renaissance, the Pre-Raphaelites, and the masters of Impressionism with a new edition of this bestselling classic.

With truly global content, Arte showcases the masterpieces of more than 700 artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, and Van Gogh.

This book is an invaluable reference work for any art lover, a history book that visually presents the artworks. Everything from Italian Baroque painting and African art to the history of contemporary art.

Discover the key aspects of the most prominent artistic movements, including their origins and influences, and follow the timeline of their most valuable works. Be inspired by the details of each subject covered and the methods used by each artist to create their masterpieces, and explore centuries, cultures, and countries as you embark on this definitive artistic journey through time.

Created in collaboration with Bridgeman, the world’s largest art library, Arte. The Definitive Visual History is a work that everyone should have in their book collection.

Origins and influences of art

Arte takes us on a journey through art history to delve deeply into the great works of all time. From Leonardo da Vinci to Van Gogh and Picasso.

A history book that explains the origins and influences at various moments in history and how they were shaped by the culture and art books of the time, allowing us to explore different centuries, cultures, and countries through this journey in time.

Dive into this wonderful art book and discover:

- The history of art from Prehistory to the present day

- Description of the context in which each artist lived

- Timeline chart of key works and events

- Images of the most recognized works in history

- Photographs, quotes, and biographies of the most illustrious artists

Arte. The Definitive Visual History tells us about the origins and influences of art history throughout time, explained across the following chapters:

Prehistoric and Ancient Art

The Medieval World

The Renaissance and Mannerism

From Baroque to Neoclassicism

From Romanticism to Symbolism

Contemporary Art

Arte. The Definitive Visual History is part of our large-format history book collection. This section is designed to delight the whole family and adult audiences, featuring great reference books that make this collection one of the most varied and extensive in our catalog, with themes such as art, photography, medicine, planets, and science.