A Short Book About Art

With its illuminating and enthusiastic style, this book provides reliable answers to important questions about how art is produced, interpreted, and exhibited. Deliberately avoiding unnecessary technical jargon, A Short Book on Art offers an engaging and easy-to-follow path that encourages reflection on the artist's creative drive and the motivation behind their works.
The book features new comparisons between artworks produced in different periods and cultures, ranging from cave paintings to contemporary multimedia works. This thought-provoking and inspiring text is an ideal companion for anyone who wants to learn about art without needing a dictionary.

“The most impressive examination of visual art I have read since John Berger's Ways of Seeing.”
-Eduard Dimendberg, Professor of Visual Studies, University of California