Story of Painting

An engaging history of Western Art from cave paintings through to modern times, plus information about the artists and their lives and techniques.8+ The Story of Painting from the first cave paintings to modern masterpieces, this book follows the story of painting from the dawn of time to the present day. Shows how the ancient Greeks made waterproof paints, who the iconoclasts were and why they smashed paintings, puzzles over Mona Lisa's mysterious smile, and lots more.

Filled with fascinating facts, intriguing tales and tricks of the trade. With internet links to explore masterpieces from each era, and online art activities.