World of art

Presents an overview of the history of modern architecture, including information on the cross-cultural influences in Europe, from 1750 to the mid-twentieth century.

Examines how abstract art originated and evolved, and also places it in its broad historical and cultural context.

Presents Western painting from the 13th to the 20th century, with examples to portray the essential quality of each artist.

Examines the major themes and accomplishments in African art over the past fifty years.

Examines the architecture of America from the seventeenth to the twenty-first century, using text, illustrations, pictures, and floor plans to describe houses from the colonies, to the American Renaissance, to the 1920s, to the postwar society.

Provides a history of graffiti and street art in urban environments around the world.

Explores the significance of art for the people of the Pacific Islands, discussing the specific art forms and practices of each region; and includes nearly two hundred illustrations.

Examines the work of artist David Hockney, discussing his paintings, sketches, photocollages, stage designs, fax drawings, and other projects.