Four, Three, Two, One – Boom, and That’s Art History Done
A wild ride through the most important eras in art history
Why is the Baroque like crack for art-lovers? What does Cubism have to do with sewage treatment? And why is the Renaissance the overachiever of all the eras? The author explores these and many other questions in his latest book, offering a hilarious yet well-researched overview of a thousand years of art history – from the Middle Ages to the present day. He narrates fun facts and anecdotes, touching on the great masters as well as the underdogs. This unique mix makes one thing abundantly clear: Art has far more impact on our lives than we think. A book to enrich all future visits to museums – and an absolute delight.
- The various eras in art history, finally explained in an accessible and hilarious way
- Lavishly produced, with numerous colour illustrations
- The new book from the bestselling author, art historian and comedian
Jakob Schwerdtfeger, born in Hanover in 1988, is an art historian, stand-up comedian, and freestyle rapper. After completing his studies, he worked as an art agent for the famous Städel Museum in Frankfurt. During that time, a digitorial about Monet, of which he was a part, was awarded the Grimme Online Award.
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