The History Of Western Art by Janetta Rebold Benton

Focusing on the history in art history, each of the twelve chapters from this The History Of Western Art book opens with a question to ponder, followed by a summary of the major historical developments of the period, touching on social structure, political organization, migration, race, religious beliefs, scientific advances, and customs. An exploration of these themes in the visual arts reveals how architecture, sculpture, and painting simultaneously shape, reflect and document the culture of the time and place they were created.