Encyclopedia of Arts & Artists 9 vols

Encyclopaedia Britannica presents an exciting 9 volume set covering an array of visual art topics from the Renaissance to today's Modern Art. Vibrant images accentuate articles such as biographies on Pablo Picasso and Frida Kahlo and art movements on Photo Surrealism and Cubism. The many forms of art, from different cultures, are examined at great length in the 54 chapters that make up the majority of the first five volumes. Each work has been written by a specialist, in that particular field, and produced in chronologic order so you can enjoy a journey through the ages of art. The second section comprises 4 volumes exploring Artists from 1100 right up to the year 2000 by providing an alphabetically arranged biographical dictionary. These spectacular volumes are not just for art enthusiasts, but for anyone who enjoys looking at beautiful paintings and learning more about the art world.