The Short Story of Art Artist Book drawing has been elevated from

drawing has been elevated from a supporting role to a primary medium

taking the reader on a tour around the world and through the ages

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An astonishing increase in the number of works and venues around the world testifies to performance as the chosen medium for new generations of artists

Editorial committee: Florian Cramer

The Short Story of Art Artist Book drawing has been elevated fromThe design of the book allows the student or art enthusiast to easily navigate their way around key periods, artists and styles. Accessible and concise, it simplifies and explains the most important and influential concepts in art, and shows how they are connected. The book explains how, why and when art changed, who introduced certain things, what they were, where they were produced, and whether they matter. It demystifies artistic jargon, giving