{"product_id":"2026100011221-secondhand-art-treasures-of-the-world-painting-sculpture-architecture-and-ornament-from-prehistoric-times-to-the-twentieth-century","title":"Art Treasures Of The World: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, And Ornament From Prehistoric Times To The Twentieth Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the cave paintings of Lascaux to the bold innovations of twentieth-century modernism, Art Treasures of the World presents a monumental survey of human creative achievement across every civilisation and era. Spanning painting, sculpture, architecture, and ornament, this lavishly illustrated volume chronicles the full sweep of artistic history — from prehistoric artifacts to the grand masterworks of the Renaissance, Baroque, and beyond — assembling a visual and intellectual feast that is as encyclopaedic as it is breathtaking.\n\nMore than a mere catalogue, this authoritative compendium argues that art is the truest measure of human civilisation, illustrating how each culture's aesthetic triumphs reflect its deepest values, beliefs, and ambitions. Written with scholarly rigour yet accessible to the general reader, the text provides rich contextual commentary that transforms each image into a portal to another time and place. Whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or a curious newcomer, this volume rewards every reading with new discoveries — a timeless testament to the inexhaustible power of human creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572305531099,"sku":"2026100011221-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/31d906e4-ecb9-4815-8557-44daef1d52ea.png?v=1791166266","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100011221-secondhand-art-treasures-of-the-world-painting-sculpture-architecture-and-ornament-from-prehistoric-times-to-the-twentieth-century","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}