The book "Textbook of the history of painting" was written by the famous American artist and writer John Smith Van Dyke. In this work, the author examines the development of the art of painting from ancient times to modern times. It reveals to the reader how the styles, techniques and subjects of painting changed at different stages of its history. The book contains a large number of illustrations and photographs of the works of famous masters, which helps to better imagine the time when these masterpieces were created. "Textbook of the history of painting" is an important source of information for everyone who is interested in art and wants to expand their knowledge in this field.