CONDITION USED GOOD, A HISTORY OF ART , A SURVEY OF THE VISUAL ARTS FROM THE DAWN OF HISTORY TO THE PRESENT DAY ,JANSON , HARDCOVER ,1979

This authoritative and widely acclaimed survey traces the history of visual art from the earliest prehistoric expressions to modern and contemporary movements. Covering painting, sculpture, and architecture across cultures and civilizations, it explains how artistic forms emerged and evolved in response to social, political, religious, and scientific developments. The narrative highlights key periods, regions, and transformative individuals who challenged tradition and reshaped the course of art history. Richly illustrated with a vast collection of images, including numerous colour plates, the book combines scholarly depth with clear, readable prose, making it an essential and comprehensive guide to the development of art across more than twenty thousand years of human history.