The new volume of the Encyclopedia for Children and Youth series contains basic information about the development of all areas of fine art. For the first time in Russian children's literature such a broad overview of the history of art of almost all states and peoples, from the primitive world to the present day, is given. By getting acquainted with works of painting, graphics, sculpture and architecture, the reader will get an idea of the history of culture as the most important subject of human knowledge and will be able to become a truly educated person of his time. The volume includes articles by leading Russian art historians. The book is intended for children of middle and high school age, parents, teachers, as well as anyone interested in the history of world culture.