Punkt Punkt Komma Strich, fertig ist die Kunstgeschicht‘

A wild ride through 1,000 years of art—an overview of every era! Why is the Baroque the “cocaine” of art? What does Expressionism have to do with the Milka cow? And why is the Renaissance the overachiever among the art periods? With plenty of humor, comedian and art historian Jakob Schwerdtfeger provides an accessible and well-researched overview of all art periods—from the Middle Ages to the present day. Like a truffle-hunting pig, he seeks out fun facts and anecdotes, whether from the great masters or underrated underdogs. How did the Mona Lisa end up in a pizza ad? Why did séances influence the invention of abstraction? And how did singer Taylor Swift make an unknown painting world-famous? This book has the answers. Schwerdtfeger’s unique blend of knowledge and entertainment lets us experience art history in a whole new way. So say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed and bored!

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