The Oxford History of Western Art by Martin Kemp

Another key feature is the redefinition of traditional period boundaries. The reader is invited to become an active participant in the process of interpretation. The 167 illustration groups, supported by explanatory text and captions, create a sequence of 'visual tours' - juxtapositions of significant images that convey a sense of the visual environments in which works of art were produced and viewed. Carefully selected groups of pictures give readers a sense of the visual 'texture' of the periods and movements covered.

This is not a simple, linear 'story' of art, but a rich series of stories, told from varying viewpoints. It uses a carefully devised modular structure to offer readers powerful insights into how and why works of art were created. OHWA takes a fresh look at how the history of art is presented and understood.

The Oxford History of Western Art is a unique and authoritative account of the development of visual culture in the West over the last 2700 years, from the classical period to the end of the twentieth century.

The Oxford History of Western Art by Martin Kemp