Art in Time: a World History of Styles and Movements

Editors: Diane Fortenberry, Tom Melick Pa

A book with a pleasant language flow and rich in pictures, “Art in Time” presents art history through the styles and currents that have emerged since 9th century B.C., effectively summarizing them with examples of works from all over the world, including India, China, Japan, South America and Africa.

From Ancient Greek Art to Internet Art, from Renaissance to Pop Art, the book’s pages dedicated to main currents also include a calendar of key historical events for each. The narrative going backwards allows us to understand art’s evolution, illustrating the connections between each step.

Some currents are born out of common ways of thinking, while others through the gathering of like-minded artists. Some are invented by historians with an urge to understand art through common techniques and themes. Others were born to change the status quo or out of political reasons. The book features them all, allowing us to see the world from a new viewpoint. It is an indispensable source for art students as well as any reader interested in art, culture and history.