Explore the development of art from prehistory to the present day with this visually stunning art encyclopedia. Discover over 700 of the greatest artists and 2,500 of the world's most iconic paintings, sculptures, and other artwork that has shaken the art world through centuries and across continents. Each major movement in art is tracked in a visual timeline that showcases its key paintings and notable artists, and explains its context. Turning-point paintings that triggered or epitomised each artistic movement are identified and explained, against a backdrop of influences.