An authoritative history of art history from its medieval origins to
its modern predicaments
In this authoritative book, the first of its kind in English,
Christopher S. Wood tracks the evolution of the historical study of art
from the late middle ages through the rise of the modern scholarly
discipline of art history. Synthesizing and assessing a vast array of
writings, episodes, and personalities, this original and accessible
account of the development of art-historical thinking will appeal to
readers both inside and outside the discipline. Combining erudition with
clarity, this book makes a landmark contribution to the understanding of
art history.