An original and stunningly beautiful book that reveals how art developed through the ages, this book shows how new materials and techniques inspired artists to create their masterpieces. The Story of Painting will completely transform the understanding and enjoyment of art. Covering a comprehensive range of topics, from the earliest pigments and frescoes to the rules of perspective in Renaissance painting, the influence of photography, Impressionism, and the birth of modern art, it follows every step in the evolution of painting over the past 25,000 years, from the first cave paintings to the abstract works of the past century. Filled with rich color reproductions of paintings and photos of artists in action, as well as the materials they used, it delves into key works from each period, analyzing the techniques and secrets of the great masters in detail. Immerse yourself in the pages of this remarkable book and discover new hues, marvel at the magic of perspective, enjoy the brilliant depictions of fabrics and flesh, understand cubism, and embrace abstract art. You will see paintings in a completely new light.