Magical Art - Religious Art - Classical Art - Baroque Art - - Lot 159

Magical Art - Religious Art - Classical Art - Baroque Art - Art for Art's Sake. FORMS OF ART. Paris: Rencontre, n.d. (circa 1960–1970). 5 in-4 volumes, publisher’s cloth-bound editions. A comprehensive overview of the universal history of art, organized according to a thematic and aesthetic approach. Each volume examines a fundamental stage in artistic evolution, from the ritual and magical expressions of ancient civilizations to the autonomous forms of modern art. The set features extensive illustrations and serves as a representative example of art publishing from the second half of the 20th century. Illustrated with numerous color and black-and-white reproductions.