An introduction to
ART HISTORY
For students and all lovers of Art
From Ancient Egypt to New York
Free series of 7 e-books of text and illustrations
Kindle versions available on Amazon
Art & Life across the centuries
Free e-books
Discover the lives and societies behind the great works as they swept across centuries of turmoil and beauty
“Seeing peoples’ lives brings their art to life“
The stories of events and lives from 3,000 BC through today and the influence of art that reflects these societies.
A new and accessible introduction to the myriad lives and wonderful art over the centuries
Ideal for younger students to create interest for complimentary studies in both art and history
BOOK INDEX
This series of books places art in the context of peoples’ lives as they are changed by events. Each book is designed in ‘study lengths’ to introduce a subject or add to curriculum content. Together they provide a framework and a familiarity with events and their geography, providing a taste and potentially an appetite for future studies, be they in art or history.
By taking this holistic approach this book contributes to the UK Educational targets of Key Stage 3, ages 11-14:
‘know how art and design both reflect and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation’.
This also contributes to the educational debates in the USA & Canada on the benefits of art to the health of society.
“Creative and engaging for young people” – “the opportunities to stimulate young people’s interest and imagination are evident”.
Sir Nicholas Serota, Chair, Arts Council, England
BOOK 1 ~ contents
- ANCIENT EGYPT
- A perfect paradise
- Sculpture & Architecture
- ANCIENT GREECE
- Wars
- The Olympic Games
- Philosophy & the Cosmos
- A world of colour in cities
- Alexander the Great – the Greek Empire
- THE ROMAN EMPIRE
- Architecture
- Paintings & Sculpture
- Entertainment and the Games
BOOK 2 ~ contents
- LOST AND REBORN IN ITALY
- RETELLING HISTORY THROUGH ART
- THE GREAT ITALIAN ARTISTS
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Michelangelo
- THE BAROQUE & BERNINI
BOOK 3 ~ contents
- FOUR GREAT PRINCES WHO FORGED MODERN EUROPE
- RELIGION LEADS TO DIVISION AND WARS
- THE PRINCES GO TO WAR – AND BRING TERROR
- DIPLOMACY BRINGS PEACE
- PALACES, CHATEAUX AND WIVES
- THIRTY YEARS WAR OF TERROR AND DEATH
- THE DUTCH GOLDEN AGE OF ART
BOOK 4 ~ contents
- NORTHERN EUROPE – THE NETHERLANDS
- CHILDREN’S GAMES AND TOWN FESTIVALS
- THE FRENCH REVOLUTIONS
- ROMANCE IN ENGLAND
- THE BATTLE OF THE ARTISTS
BOOK 5 ~ contents
- THE CIVIL WAR
- THE GREAT AMERICAN WEST
- THE 20th CENTURY
- THE GREAT DEPRESSION
- STEPS INTO OPTIMISM
- A POST-WAR BOOM
BOOK 6 ~ contents
- THE ‘..isms’ OF ART
- FOUR ARTISTS AND FUTURISM
- PABLO PICASSO & CUBISM
- THE GREAT DEPRESSION
- SALVADOR DALI & SURREALISM
- WARHOL, EMIN & DADAISM
BOOK 7 ~ contents
- FRIDA KAHLO
- CECILIA GALLERANI
- RUBY BRIDGES
- DORA MARR
- KENJI MIYAZAWA
- NEFERTITI
FLIRT POETRY ~ bonus e-book
- AN UNPUBLISHED BOOK OF POETRY FROM BRUSSELS IN 1975
- LOVE – LIFE – LOSS
- THREE ORIGINAL THEMES EACH WITH ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS
Get in touch
Please do not hesitate to get in touch:
Ian Matsuda, FCA, BA (Hons) ~ info@artystories.org
