A new edition of a groundbreaking classic – one of the bestselling World of Art titles, updated for this urgent moment for women artists, and feminist history in general.

Small, smart, essential – an incisive overview of Surrealism, introducing the movement’s key artists and capturing its essential and enduring concepts.

A much-needed straightforward introduction to the ever-evolving story of abstract art, as told through the work of 55 pioneering artists.

Analyzes the most important people, places, and concepts of the early Renaissance period, whose explosion of creativity was to spread throughout Europe in the 16th century. In this book, important facts are called out in the margins of each entry, and key elements are pointed out on each illustration.

The story of art told simply and entertainingly through its pioneering 'firsts' - from the first kiss depicted in art, to the first smile, gay embrace, feminist portrayal and self-portrait.