World Art Encyclopedia (Complete 6 Volumes)

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Publisher: Inner Mongolia Children's and Teenagers' Publishing House
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Features: Since the birth of humans on Earth, art has been inseparable from human social life. The level of artistic development often serves as a measure of accelerated civilization growth. Thus, when ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, Greek, and Roman civilizations reached their zenith, art also achieved its peak during those eras. The artistic realm created by Westerners is entirely different from that of the Chinese. Ancient Western art emphasized the realistic representation of nature, while Western art since modern times is filled with cruelty, chaos, isolation, and despair. However, regardless of these differences, these exquisite artworks still reflect the arduous journey of the human heart. Countless artists have left us countless magnificent works, many of which have become enduring shining paradigms for future generations. World Art Encyclopedia collects nearly 2,000 world artistic masterpieces from prehistoric society to the 1980s, including paintings, sculptures, and crafts, encompassing the essence of world art over thousands of years. This massive 1 million-word work, with 2,000 exquisite color illustrations, takes you on a journey through the long river of world art history. Let your soul soar in art, and let your life shine in art.