A gorgeously illustrated and engaging guide to the world of art.
Immerse yourself in the amazing world of art in this beautiful book with text by Helena Hunt, stylishly illustrated by the inimitable print-maker James Brown.
What is art, and how have we used it to express ourselves throughout history? From cave painting right up to pop art; the Renaissance to twentieth-century sculpture, discover the stories behind great movements, processes and artists – both the household names and the perhaps not-so-familiar. Covering thirty topics, including printing, pigment, ceramics and pattern and photography, as well as Impressionism, Romanticism and Surrealism, this is a thoughtful and easily digestible approach to a huge subject.

Prizes

Short-listed for The British Book Design and Production Award 2021 (UK)

Discover the stories behind the great movements, from cave painting to Pop Art and beyond, in this ‘thoughtful, lively’ and very handsome volume. -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
Written with panache and enthusiasm, this is the perfect book for young art lovers. * The Irish Independent *

Helena Hunt is a television producer with a background in history and the arts. Her work includes the BBC art history series Civilisations.
James Brown is an illustrator and printmaker living and working in London. Trained as a textile and surface print designer, he worked in textiles for ten years. He then branched out into illustration and has worked with the V&A and Guardian. His books include A World of Information, A World of Discovery and A World of Plants.