This was one of a small collection, used at least partly as a reference for crossword puzzle solving. ( )

I wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I am -- perhaps because it's a well-established textbook, I anticipated loads of information but dull writing. What a surprise! This is amazingly informative AND engaging. It's enormous, of course, which makes comfortable reading a bit of a challenge* ... but no complaints about the book's contents. And I'm only up to the Etruscan chapter ...

* unless you enjoy abdominal divots. I don't. ;^) ( )

Classic text with many illustrations and explanations. ( )

840 pages; index and glossary in rear; 23 chapters. Pages tight, glossy, slight yelloweing on pages and edges; usual ex-library markings; Numerous b.w photos, illustrations, maps, and reproducations of art--Completely revised edition containing over 500 new illustations plus eight color plates. Has reputation of being the most complete one volume history of art in English. Yellow orange hard covers with black lettering and illustrations of art on covers. Dust jacket has mylar protector- scuffing and soiled areas on mylor protector; dj has black lettering and art reproduction on front and back dj. Section headings include: Introduction; Ancient Art; European Art; Non-European Art; ; Modern Art. Chapters headings include: Prehistoric; Egyptian; Middle Eastern; Aegean; Geek; Etruscan and Roman; Early Christian and Byzantine; Medieval; Renaissance; Baroque and Rococo; Colonial American; Russian; Islamic; Southeast Asian; Chinese; Japanese; Pre-Columbian May, Mexican, and Andean; North American Indian;; Primitive; Paianting; Photography, Sculpture; Architecture.

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