How Art Is Made looks at renowned works of art from across the centuries and around the globe and asks the intriguingly simple question ? how were these works actually made?

Divided into two sections ? materials and methods ? each chapter showcases a single work of art which demonstrates the mastery and innovative use of a single material or method, from oil paint, pastel and pencil, to woodcut, litho and impasto. Each work is presented as the centerpiece of a capsule history, while comparative works are also included to help amplify our understanding.

The book enhances the experience of looking at great works of art and guides us to a deeper understanding of how they were created and why we regard them as so important.