Creation: A Fully Illustrated Panoramic World History John-Paul Stonard Complete Book

Creation: A fully illustrated, panoramic world history by John-Paul Stonard is a beautifully produced, accessible paperback for readers who love art, history, and richly illustrated book collections. Perfect for parents, teachers, gift buyers and art lovers, this panoramic world history brings fifty thousand years of artistic creativity into one engaging volume. With vivid reproductions and clear, expert storytelling, its an ideal addition to any bookshelf or classroom. Title in this Set: Creation: A fully illustrated, panoramic world history Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9781408879689 John-Paul Stonard traces the instinct to make images from the first ochre pig in an Indonesian cave to the contemporary work of Rachel Whiteread. The narrative connects ancient Anatolian standing stones, a Qing Dynasty ink handscroll and drawings from the Kiowa people on Americas Great Plains, through to post-independence Congolese painting and pivotal modern works. Each chapter reads like a guided tour, explaining how artists across continents responded to nature, ritual and society — and how their visual ideas shaped human understanding. Whats inside: a panoramic, fully illustrated world history This paperback edition offers full-color reproductions and expert commentary that make complex art-historical themes accessible without losing richness or nuance. The text opens with early human mark-making — charcoal horses and red ochre pigs — then moves through diverse cultures and eras to show continuity and innovation in creative expression. As a world art book, it emphasizes cross-cultural connections and the global reach of artistic imagination. About the author J-P Stonard is an author and art historian whose work has been widely praised. His book "Creation. Art Since the Beginning" (Bloomsbury, 2021) has been hailed as a worthy successor to Ernst Gombrichs "The Story of Art", giving this volume credible authority. Stonards previous projects include publications