This hefty book is a joy to behold. Oversized and substantial, it is a wealth of information that presents a chronological view of art around the world. I love it that it is chronological! Thematic discussions step out of the chronology to highlight specific movements in artistic expression. 
 Not only European, but also Asia, middle Eastern, and African work is discussed, including closing sections on "Europe today", "Africa today", "Asia today", and "North America today". South America and Australia are covered lightly. Painting is the main focus but sculpture and media are also covered. 
 Treatment is also given in the first section to what to notice in art. Chapters on: 
 -Subject and Composition 
 -Perspective and Viewpoint 
 -Light and Shade 
 -Media and Technique 
 -Color 
 -Brushstroke and Texture 
 are well done with both educational text and illuminating examples. 
 This book is best for junior high and above, but I'm thankful I found it on clearance and can start to study it alongside our elementary instruction. Educators should be aware that as a book targeted to adults, they will need to address works of nudity and violence.