Enjoy a mesmerizing journey through the world of painting, starting from the cave paintings of prehistoric France, the vase painting of ancient Greece, and the Roman frescoes.
Move through time and discover Byzantine art and the wonderful medieval artworks of Western painting. Experience the Renaissance with the amazing inventions of Leonardo da Vinci.
Find yourself a century later in the royal courts with their patron artists who captured the ruling dynasties in their works. Reaching the late 18th century, be wary of the fires of the French Revolution.
Then witness the painting revolution of the Impressionists, which took place seventy years later with the use of the dazzling colors of the sun.
By the time you arrive in the modern era, you will encounter the genius of Picasso, who changed the face and evolution of Western painting. And while your journey will have come to an end, the path of painting art will continue.
[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]
