Creation: A Fully Illustrated Panoramic World History John-Paul Stonard Complete Book

Creation: A fully illustrated, panoramic world history by John-Paul Stonard is a beautifully produced, accessible paperback for readers who love art, history, and richly illustrated book collections. Perfect for parents, teachers, gift buyers and art lovers, this panoramic world history brings fifty thousand years of artistic creativity into one engaging volume. With vivid reproductions and clear, expert storytelling, it’s an ideal addition to any bookshelf or classroom.

Title in this Set: Creation: A fully illustrated, panoramic world history
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781408879689

John-Paul Stonard traces the instinct to make images from the first ochre pig in an Indonesian cave to the contemporary work of Rachel Whiteread. The narrative connects ancient Anatolian standing stones, a Qing Dynasty ink handscroll and drawings from the Kiowa people on America’s Great Plains, through to post-independence Congolese painting and pivotal modern works. Each chapter reads like a guided tour, explaining how artists across continents responded to nature, ritual and society — and how their visual ideas shaped human understanding.

What’s inside: a panoramic, fully illustrated world history

This paperback edition offers full-color reproductions and expert commentary that make complex art-historical themes accessible without losing richness or nuance. The text opens with early human mark-making — charcoal horses and red ochre pigs — then moves through diverse cultures and eras to show continuity and innovation in creative expression. As a world art book, it emphasizes cross-cultural connections and the global reach of artistic imagination.

About the author

J-P Stonard is an author and art historian whose work has been widely praised. His book "Creation. Art Since the Beginning" (Bloomsbury, 2021) has been hailed as a worthy successor to Ernst Gombrich’s "The Story of Art", giving this volume credible authority. Stonard’s previous projects include publications and exhibitions connected to major institutions such as the British Museum and Tate Britain, making this title a trustworthy, well-researched resource for students and curious readers alike.

Why readers and educators love this paperback

• Comprehensive scope: Covers 50,000 years of art from around the globe in one illustrated book collection.
• Authoritative voice: Written by an experienced art historian trusted by museums and scholars.
• Great for teaching: Clear explanations, striking images and cross-cultural perspective make it ideal for classrooms and lesson planning.
• Perfect gift set: A thoughtful present for book lovers, art students, or anyone building a reference library.
• Paperback edition: Portable and affordable while retaining high-quality reproductions.

Whether you’re buying a gift, expanding a classroom library, or searching for a readable, illustrated world history of art, Creation: A fully illustrated, panoramic world history delivers both beauty and insight. This paperback edition is a timeless keepsake and an inspiring resource — a book to return to again and again for discovery and conversation.