Think of great art across history, and painters such as Picasso or Gauguin might spring to mind. But thousands of years before these modern masters put brush to canvas, artists all over the world were creating works of stunning opulence, realism, and drama—always with a clear purpose. Now, you can experience these monumental artistic achievements in 30 Masterpieces of the Ancient World, a comprehensive exploration that goes far beyond traditional survey courses, even at top universities. In 36 highly visual lectures, ancient art history expert Diana Krumholz McDonald whisks you around the globe in search of the greatest art ever created—from the cave paintings of Chauvet, France, to the treasures of King Tut’s tomb—and to deliver insight into the fascinating cultures that produced them.