"A work of art in itself, this is the first account of the history of art that has been written and illustrated from an artist's point of view. From early cave paintings to classical Greek art, from the Renaissance masters to the groundbreaking work of the Impressionists, all the way to contemporary performance art, this visually engaging narrative takes the reader on a journey of artistic movements over time, helping to understand art in the cultural and historical context in which it was created"--Back cover.