Gardner's Art through the Ages: The Western Perspective is a
comprehensive introduction to the history of art in the Western world.
The book, written by Fred S. Kleiner, covers the major artistic periods
and movements from ancient times to the present day.
The first volume of
the book covers ancient art through the early modern period, including
chapters on the art of ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and
Rome, as well as the medieval period and the Renaissance. The book is
organized chronologically, with each chapter covering a specific time
period and featuring illustrations and photographs of important works of
art from that period. It is designed to provide students with a broad
understanding of the development of art in the Western world and to help
them contextualize and analyze works of art within their historical and
cultural contexts.