It was interesting

Art is divided into styles, sometimes the time periods of various styles overlap.

I skimmed over the more recent art periods.

The kindle edition consists of images that are a two-page spread.

“Religious texts had to be copied precisely, but there was much more scope for invention in the illustrations.” (Page 55)

“Woman 1” “De Kooning's shifts between abstraction and figuration show that the distinction between them was becoming less important. Featuring his typically aggressive brushwork and dramatic colors, this intimidating image-it measures about 6 x 5ft (190 x 150cm)--reflects eternal male ambivalence between reverence for women and fear of them.” (Page 354) ( )

First thing to know; this is more a coffee table book than a text book. But this was fine with me. I love art and I like learning new things but I don't have the time or attention span for a college course. This has a nice overview with great pictures and enough information to be interesting without being boring. It is a nice beginner's look but not something to buy if you want something in depth or with a wider scope. Would I sit down and just read this cover to cover? No, but I think it is a good deal for the price and I enjoy perusing it at a leisurely pace when I am in the mood. ( )