Brief history of art. From ancient times to the beginning of the XX century

The book of the classic of Russian art history Nina Dmitrieva covers the history of art from ancient times to the beginning of the 20th century. The author introduces readers with the development of art, considering it as an integral part of culture, inseparable from religious views, social structure and historical realities of the era, and most importantly - the person himself. On the example of sign works, Nina Dmitrieva considers the styles, directions and features of each period in the history of art, paying special attention to outstanding masters. The book is able to interest everyone who is fascinated by art and who is just starting to get acquainted with it will be useful for schoolchildren and students in the study of the disciplines of the humanitarian cycle, will take an important place on the shelf of any art critic who began his professional path from it