A down-to-earth, visual guidebook that shows how to “read,” understand, and get the most out of art. •An accessible visual guidebook to how to read and understand art, perfect for beginners •Spanning art history from 28,000 BCE to the present day--from cave painters to contemporary art •Designed like an instruction manual, this book features fifty key artworks from around the world deconstructed with explanations, diagrams, and close-ups •Artworks are drawn from 30,000 years of art and all cultures and continents, covering all forms of visual media including: drawing, illustration, photography, prints and sculpture •Features 450 full color illustrations in a beautifully produced and nicely priced hardcover •There seems to be an inexhaustable audience looking for a visually stimulating introduction to art history