Art: A Beginner’s Guide

In this whirlwind tour spanning from prehistory up to the present day and beyond, Laurie Schneider Adams explores how art and our views on it have evolved. Delving into fascinating issues such as why some artworks can be so controversial, why a forgery can never be as ��ood��as the original, and what the future of art may hold, this beautifully crafted introduction provides a deft overview of Western artistic tradition.