About the Author

Twenty-eight curators, critics, art historians, and artists contributed their expertise to create this art-lover's ideal museum. They come from such institutions as: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the British Museum, London; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu; the University of California, Berkeley; La Trobe University, Melbourne; the School of African and Oriental Studies, University of London; and The Courtauld Institute of Art, London.

Reviews

"A celebration of art-making.A new edition brings the story of the world’s art even further up to date."—Wall Street Journal"A scintillating overview of art history... An indispensable companion for art and culture lovers."—The Arts Society magazine