The first time
Innovations in Art

From medieval depictions of saints to Cubism, from lithography to action painting: Time and again, individual artists have taken that first, ingenious step, pointing art in new directions. Giotto, van Eyck, Dürer, Titian, Monet, Kandinsky, Pollock, Baselitz and many others developed new motifs, new techniques and new viewpoints, and in the course of developing their innovative oeuvres, also changed the way we view the world. This book provides an unusual look at art history that is entertainingly written and beautifully illustrated.