The Britannica guide to the visual and performing arts

Provides a history of film from the early nineteenth century to the twenty-first century.

A history of sculpture from the Ancient Greeks and Romans to the twentieth century sculptors.

Presents an overview of Western painting from ancient caves to the modern world and includes information on artists.

Presents an overview of Western dance from ancient times to the modern world and includes information on dancers.

Presents a history of Western architecture, highlighting major milestones in the development of architecture.

"Covers theatre arts around the globe, including ancient Eastern arts like Kabuki and more modern ones such as Bollywood ... Also examines ancient artifacts and ancient texts to find out how theatre was influenced by life and how it in turn influenced the culture of the people who came to enjoy it."--Provided by publisher.

Presents an overview of photography from its beginning in 1839 to present day and includes information on different photographers.

Presents an overview of music from ancient times to the modern world and includes information on composers.