World art treasures

Plot

Art is Man's oldest form of expression. From the earthy vitality of a bull daubed on the walls of a cave in southern France to the exquisite simplicity of a Japanese ink drawing of a bamboo stem, from the expressive, magical carving of an African mask to the sophistication and elegance of a Titian nude - "World Art Treasures" covers it all. Written by a team of art historians, this is the finest available introduction to Man's most enduring creations: his works of art. No language is as universal as art, and no other single volume so thoroughly illuminates the comparisons and contrasts between the art of different cultures.