Containing more than 300 full-color images, this is an essentially visual work that gives readers new insights into different universal art forms by means of the great works of art it presents and discusses. El Mundo de la Pintura is written by experts on the subject in a dynamic manner accessible to everyone. Sections include: how to look at a painting; the human condition: body and soul; works and their times; the works; the painters; and more. Includes a CD-ROM that guides you through the great museums of the world.