The Timeline Book of the Arts - Softcover

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helangelo take his brush to the Sistine Chapel? When did the first pyramid grace the Egyptian desert? Who were the subjects of Shakespeare's love sonnets? When did Bach complete his baroque masterpiece, the "Brandenburg Concertos"? When and why did New York City's Broadway become known as "The Great White Way"? What year did the blockbuster Star Wars splash onto movie screens? The Timeline Book Of The Arts answers these and thousands of other intriguing questions, pinpointing the time of each artistic milestone, describing its significance, and relating it to other creative events throughout the ages. Fun and informative, The Timeline Book Of The Arts makes the history of the arts totally accessible to all readers.
-- Thousands of chronological entries documenting techniques, personalities, ideas, and disputes, and how they influenced the evolution of the arts
-- Fascinating quotations and lively sidebars capturing the human side of the arts -- the humor, wit, politics,