Art: The Whole Story Farthing Stephen (2018)

Written by an international team of artists, art historians and curators, this absorbing and beautifully illustrated book offers unparalleled insights into the worlds most iconic artworks. It traces the development of art period by period, covering every genre, from painting and sculpture to conceptual and performance art. Cultural timelines provide historical context, while masterpieces representing each period or movement are highlighted and analysed in detail. The book explains everything from the use of colour and visual metaphors to technical innovations, helping readers interpret the meanings of world-famous works, including Mughal miniatures, nineteenth-century Japanese prints, the colour theories behind Seurats remarkable La Grande Jatte, and the reasons why Picassos Les Demoiselles dAvignon was so shocking in its day.