"From the Renaissance and Mannerism to impressionism and Post-Impressionism, from the Gothic Revival to the Arts and Crafts Movement, and Art Nouveau, the history of Western Art is here narrated through more than 180 articles on its most significant styles and movements. Covering all forms of the visual arts - architecture and decorative arts as well as painting and sculpture, each survey discusses the origins, characteristics, leading players, and influence of the most important movements in European. North American, and Latin American art. With articles written in clear, straightforward language and with selective bibliographies, this extensive guide is an essential introduction for anyone with an interest in art and the arts in general."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

El presente libro forma parte de una serie que pretende abarcar de forma general y concisa una Historia completa del Arte español junto con las obras LOS SIGLOS DEL BARROCO y DEL NEOCLASICISMO AL IMPRESIONISMO. Este volumen trata del período renacentista, abarcando todas las manifestaciones artísticas que se incluyen habitualmente en en los curricula de Historia del Arte (arquitectura, pintura y escultura)