--- product_id: 26932975 title: "Art: A Visual History" price: "£41.27" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26932975-art-a-visual-history store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Art: A Visual History **Price:** £41.27 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Art: A Visual History - **How much does it cost?** £41.27 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26932975-art-a-visual-history) ## 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 Discover the secrets behind Botticelli’s dream-like designs, admire Klimt’s gold-laced erotic surrealism, and explore the emotion of Van Gogh’s swirling brushwork as you journey through the ages of Western art. Art: A Visual History offers a clear insight into artists, themes, paintings, techniques, and stories. With input from experts in their field, this comprehensive book covers a long time frame, from early art in 3000 BCE to contemporary work, with features on the major schools and movements as well as close-up critical appraisals of 22 masterpieces. Over 650 artists are featured alongside large, full-color images of both iconic works and lesser-known gems, providing an expansive view of art history. A firm foundation in the subject is ensured by an exhaustive glossary of terms. Art: A Visual History addresses the pertinent question "what makes great art?". Combining detailed yet accessible text alongside crisp reproductions, this indispensable volume is a must-have for anyone with a passion for art and art history. Review: A wonderful study reference - Alas, at university, I was only able to take one art history class. It left me thirsting for more. Now, as an older individual, I am pursuing the study of art history at home on my own time. I bought two books which have been invaluable to my studies. One is the Oxford Dictionary of Art and the second one is this book, Art: A Visual History. This book is like an encyclopedia as it gives a brief synopsis of the entire history of art with small biographies of each renowned artist and clear color photos of their work along with which of their art is remarkable in the advancement of art. All the major movements are discussed though not in deep detail so you can quickly reference a topic's major facts with information on more in-depth reading. I've amassed a large library of art books in my study of art history, but this one is a handy & useful reference tool. Review: Great quality. - Nice book. Great quality. Good vendor. Condition is perfect. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,385,918 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #208 in Art Encyclopedias #1,500 in Arts & Photography Criticism #2,382 in Art History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 459 Reviews | ## Images ![Art: A Visual History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91VjJdIlmGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A wonderful study reference *by K***. on November 6, 2016* Alas, at university, I was only able to take one art history class. It left me thirsting for more. Now, as an older individual, I am pursuing the study of art history at home on my own time. I bought two books which have been invaluable to my studies. One is the Oxford Dictionary of Art and the second one is this book, Art: A Visual History. This book is like an encyclopedia as it gives a brief synopsis of the entire history of art with small biographies of each renowned artist and clear color photos of their work along with which of their art is remarkable in the advancement of art. All the major movements are discussed though not in deep detail so you can quickly reference a topic's major facts with information on more in-depth reading. I've amassed a large library of art books in my study of art history, but this one is a handy & useful reference tool. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality. *by A***R on March 3, 2026* Nice book. Great quality. Good vendor. Condition is perfect. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👍🏻 *by A***H on February 12, 2026* 👍🏻 ## Frequently Bought Together - Art: A Visual History - Architecture: A Visual History (DK Ultimate Guides) - Knowledge Encyclopedia: Art & Architecture (Knowledge Encyclopedia For Children) --- ## 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.co.uk/products/26932975-art-a-visual-history](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/26932975-art-a-visual-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-07-05*