{"product_id":"9780714864679","title":"The Art Book: New Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Art Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a substantially expanded and updated version of the hugely successful original. Introducing 100 new artists selected from all periods and from across the globe, the new edition includes for the first time leading figures from the fields of photography and performance art. Works and text entries for a selection of artists from the original have also been updated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Illustrated Book of the Year award in 1994, \u003ci\u003eThe Art Book\u003c\/i\u003e has been an outstanding success and has become a well–known landmark in the art book world. Now published in over 20 different languages and in mini, midi and hardback formats, it has received rave reviews from numerous newspapers and magazines and has made many appearances on the bestseller lists. Complemented by \u003ci\u003eThe 20th Century Art Book, The American Art Book,\u003c\/i\u003e and now \u003ci\u003eThe 21st Century Art Book,\u003c\/i\u003e its unique approach brings art alive. An A–Z guide to the greatest painters and sculptors from medieval to modern times, it debunks art–historical classifications by throwing together brilliant examples of all periods, schools, visions and techniques. Each artist is represented by a full–page color plate of a definitive work, accompanied by explanatory and illuminating information on the image and its creator. Glossaries of artistic movements and technical terms are included, making this a valuable work of reference as well as a feast for the eyes. By breaking with traditional classifications, The Art Book represents a fresh and original approach to art: an unparalleled visual sourcebook and a celebration of our rich and multi-faceted culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phaidon Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47014533234928,"sku":"9780714864679","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780714864679_p0.jpg?v=1763623722","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780714864679","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}