Books in the The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art Series series

Many masterpieces of Islamic art, such as the Alhambra and the Taj Mahal, were produced during the period between the early 13th century and the advent of European colonial rule in the 19th. This work surveys the architecture and arts of the traditional Islamic lands during this era.

This volume deals with the art of church treasures and cloisters in the early Middle Ages in Europe - the work of goldsmiths, ivory carvers, bronze casters, enamellers and wood carvers. It traces the unbroken development of the Sacred Arts and their interrelationships throughout Europe.

Features an account of art, design, and architecture in the Central Europe of the Austro-Hungarian Empire during its last decades. The author integrates political and cultural developments, comparing the situation in eight cities, highlighting the contrasts, rivalries, parallels, and interconnections across this region.

Aims to provide a comprehensive guide to all forms of pictorial art - from wall and panel paintings to stained glass windows, mosaics and embroidery - and sets them against the historical and theological influences of the age. This study covers the period from 800 to 1200.

This is a survey of China's wealth of art, architecture and artefacts from prehistoric times to the 20th century. It discusses in detail a wide range of art forms and techniques from porcelain and pottery to secular painting and sculpture.

Traces the origins and growth of modern art, assessing the intrinsic qualities of individual works and describing the social forces in play. The book covers various areas including works of Impressionism, Cubism, Constructivism and Surrealism.