Geschichte der Künste von der Antike bis zur Gegenwart

Which artworks shaped an era? And which style belongs to which time? The history of literature, music, and visual arts is interconnected. Michael Guery provides an overview of all art forms from antiquity to the present. This book takes you on a journey through the world of the arts, across all eras and categories. It conveys historical contexts and mutual influences between the various art forms. In the first part of the book, the author outlines how art evolved from Greek antiquity to the 20th century. It describes the architecture, painting, literature, music, opera, sculpture, dance, theater, film, and photography of each era. Guery summarizes the commonalities of the art forms in a depiction of each era. In the second part, he provides an overview of constant influences.