From ancient to modern times, as scientific and technological discoveries have been made, artists have responded to them. Science has allowed them to work in different media, from oil paint, to printing or film. From the first anatomy lessons to computer animation, science and technology have had a huge impact on art. This book explains how art styles have developed through time, and how artists' techniques add to our understanding of their work. Art is captured in a wide range of media, including photography, painting, sculpture, posters, textiles, and film. The information to help interpret works of art and understand the time in history in which they were created are included in this book.