Gardner's Art through the Ages: A Global History, Volume I (with ArtStudy Printed Access Card and Timeline)
"The writing is snappy and engaging, the content is excellent with substantial contextual information including patronage and reception, and the "boxed information" is useful and not just flashy graphics to make the book seem interesting and trendy.""The superior quality of its photos and illustrations is one of the principal reasons that the Department of Art History has consistently used Art through the Ages.""Three strengths of Gardner's are: the choice of imagery discussed; the quality and size of the images, and the clarity; and detail of the discussion which includes a strong balance between style and history."