An excellent introduction to the Baroque and Rococo period, examining the stylein the art and architecture of Europe, Latin America and Asia from 1570–1780. Includes the finest examples of the era in architecture, sculpture, paintings,prints, drawings, ceramics, furniture and interior and landscape design, and setsthe art in its cultural and historical context. Richly illustrated by 250 colour reproductions, with glossary, biographies,chronology, maps and a further reading list supporting the text.weiterlesen