Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: A Map to locate and date the most important events in the history of the arts

Barcode: 54361

Image Number: 54361.0001

Creator: Van Loon, Hendrik Willem, 1882-1944

Publishing Location: New York

Brief Description: Cover for a book about the arts by Hendrik Willem Van Loon which features a pictorial map portraying the influences and ideas of art coming through Europe. Included are sketches of churches, Greek temples, historic buildings in different architectural styles such as the Renaissance and Baroque. Also included are the contributions of other countries such as Chinese porcelain and rugs from Persia. Musical instruments and information regarding major historic events, innovations and thinkers are also featured.

Publisher: Simon and Schuster, Inc.

Date/Date Range Published: 1937

Language: English

Region Depicted: Europe

Map Type: GeographicalHistorical mapsPictorial maps

Dimensions: 48 x 54 cm

LC Call Number: G5701.A5 1937 V3

OCLC: 1227049570

Subjects: ArchitectureArtMusic

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/54361.0001