Introduces and explains the history of art from key areas of the world and periods in history. This work links a range of art including painting, crafts and sculpture to its historical and cultural contexts. It features timelines, glossary and index. It also includes teacher's notes.

High quality reproductions and clear text introduce and explain the history of art from key areas of the world and periods in history. It links a wide range of art including painting, crafts and sculpture to its historical and cultural contexts. New editions feature more primary sources to enable students to appreciate the historical context more fully. It features timelines, glossary and index. Teacher's notes are available.