This book is a comprehensive overview of the history of painting from the time of Constantine the Great up to the present day. Part 1 covers the period from the 4th to the 14th century and includes discussions of Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic paintings. The book includes numerous illustrations and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of painting.

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