The Story of Art, 16th Edition

The 16th revised and updated edition of this comprehensive introduction to art spans from ancient cave paintings through contemporary experimental works. This edition features eight newly added modern artists—Corot, Kollwitz, Nolde, de Chirico, Brancusi, Magritte, Nicolson, and Morandi—expanding the scope of artistic movements covered. Enhanced captions now include medium and dimensions for all illustrated works, providing deeper context. Six fold-out pages showcase monumental masterpieces: Van Eyck's Ghent Altarpiece, Leonardo's Last Supper, Botticelli's Birth of Venus, Jackson Pollock's One (Number 31, 1950), Van der Weyden's Descent from the Cross, and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. New concluding sections round out this essential art history resource.