HISTORY OF ART IN ONE SENTENCE (HB)

What's so special about Dutch paintings of cheese? When does Art Nouveau become Art Deco? Why were the Pre-Raphaelites obsessed with gingers? Who thought it was a good idea to put a big dead shark on display? In this book, comedian and art historian Verity Babbs journeys through 50 key art movements across history, answering ten questions for each in just one sentence at a time. Babbs covers everything from who inspired the movement and its impact on history, to the key artists and artworks for each.