--- product_id: 1480787 title: "Art That Changed the World" price: "52 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1480787-art-that-changed-the-world store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Art That Changed the World **Price:** 52 zł **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Art That Changed the World - **How much does it cost?** 52 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1480787-art-that-changed-the-world) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This is your A to Z guide to art! From cave paintings to pop art and modern masterpieces, this absorbing and beautiful art encyclopedia explores the development of art in spectacular detail. Here’s what you’ll find inside the pages of this visually stunning art book: • Covers every major movement in art from prehistory to the present day • Each movement is tracked in a visual timeline that showcases its key paintings and notable artists, and explains its context — the major events in its evolution • Each section ends with a stunning image of a masterwork and a curator's analysis that encapsulates its values, style, composition and subject matter • Glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index Get ready to embark on a unique guided tour throughout the history of art. Get to know more than 700 of the greatest artists, from Michelangelo and Monet to Damien Hirst and Picasso. Discover 2,500 of the world’s most iconic paintings, sculptures and other artwork that has shaken the art world through centuries and across continents. Truly comprehensive in scope, Art That Changed the World presents the most remarkable art movements throughout history in chronological order and explains the social and cultural background of each period. Turning-point paintings that triggered or epitomised each artistic movement are identified and explained, against a backdrop of influences — from admired techniques of an earlier artist to the changes in society that enabled new directions in art. A must-have for your bookshelf, this is an indispensable art reference book for art-lovers everywhere! Review: An excellent work to maintain "historical accuracy and artistic integrity" 👏👏👏 - Two-page spreads in comics and mangas are somewhat problematic in Kindle. One reviewer suggested the formatting should be like the DK editions. Out of curiosity I got some volumes and I have to agree: the work is visually marvelous and flawless to read on Kindle, save a few days in which a mischievous update broke the format. The book is perfect. Modern books most of the time have low quality due to deviating of the topic to insert ideology; not here. The writing is objective and let you think and decide for yourself; it doesn't judge the past but teaches about it. This book is a spatial ship to travel to a planet inhabited by painters. Faint echoes of wars, inventions, even technical details of paint manufacture are there enough to get some context, but the focus is glorious art from all the Western world. This is not to say that there is not Western art, there is and it is glorious when it is seen, showing its importance in the way it influenced Western artists that translated it to their pictorial language. The authors didn't fall into the trap of trying to add other art that by being outside the Western mindset hasn't the same goals, as good and perfect as it can be; I say this as somebody that isn't Westerner. In the few pages of this volume brevity isn't superficial, what would turn the book into a mere catalogue, but expresses quite a wealth of information. I really don't understand abstract art but in the way the selected abstract paints were explained I understood, I still don't like them much but now I am happy to know how to appreciate those works without having that feeling of "the emperor has no clothes." I discovered new extraordinary painters, and I know have a better understanding, and even more appreciation, for the painters I already knew and treasured. If you share my preferences of books not deviating from the topic by supposed modern trends you certainly will enjoy and grow with this book, even the glossary is enjoyable! Review: Great Book Enhanced By Kindle's Viewing Versatility - A great and thorough introduction to the world of painted art. Colors are "true" and images are well defined. Written text provides interesting and clarifying info, though it can be hard to read (in Kindle) due to small size and some unevenness in the "black print". Book contains a detailed index of artists, making it easy to locate your favorite. I especially like the ability Kindle provides to resize and refocus its pics. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #253,725 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #76 in Art Encyclopedias #382 in Arts & Photography Criticism #770 in Art History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,176 Reviews | ## Images ![Art That Changed the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91hwDmus7rL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent work to maintain "historical accuracy and artistic integrity" 👏👏👏 *by R***. on October 14, 2023* Two-page spreads in comics and mangas are somewhat problematic in Kindle. One reviewer suggested the formatting should be like the DK editions. Out of curiosity I got some volumes and I have to agree: the work is visually marvelous and flawless to read on Kindle, save a few days in which a mischievous update broke the format. The book is perfect. Modern books most of the time have low quality due to deviating of the topic to insert ideology; not here. The writing is objective and let you think and decide for yourself; it doesn't judge the past but teaches about it. This book is a spatial ship to travel to a planet inhabited by painters. Faint echoes of wars, inventions, even technical details of paint manufacture are there enough to get some context, but the focus is glorious art from all the Western world. This is not to say that there is not Western art, there is and it is glorious when it is seen, showing its importance in the way it influenced Western artists that translated it to their pictorial language. The authors didn't fall into the trap of trying to add other art that by being outside the Western mindset hasn't the same goals, as good and perfect as it can be; I say this as somebody that isn't Westerner. In the few pages of this volume brevity isn't superficial, what would turn the book into a mere catalogue, but expresses quite a wealth of information. I really don't understand abstract art but in the way the selected abstract paints were explained I understood, I still don't like them much but now I am happy to know how to appreciate those works without having that feeling of "the emperor has no clothes." I discovered new extraordinary painters, and I know have a better understanding, and even more appreciation, for the painters I already knew and treasured. If you share my preferences of books not deviating from the topic by supposed modern trends you certainly will enjoy and grow with this book, even the glossary is enjoyable! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book Enhanced By Kindle's Viewing Versatility *by L***N on May 27, 2025* A great and thorough introduction to the world of painted art. Colors are "true" and images are well defined. Written text provides interesting and clarifying info, though it can be hard to read (in Kindle) due to small size and some unevenness in the "black print". Book contains a detailed index of artists, making it easy to locate your favorite. I especially like the ability Kindle provides to resize and refocus its pics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pictures! *by A***A on July 19, 2024* What an awesome book! It walks you through the time periods of art with great information and pictures. ## Frequently Bought Together - Art That Changed the World: Transformative Art Movements and the Paintings That Inspired Them (DK Timelines) - Artists: Their Lives and Works (DK History Changers) - Art: The Definitive Visual Guide (DK Definitive Cultural Histories) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1480787-art-that-changed-the-world](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/1480787-art-that-changed-the-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*