John B. Nici, M.A. (Flushing, New York) has a master’s degree in Art History and taught AP Art History at Lawrence High School in Cedarhurst, New York and Art History at Queens College in Flushing, New York. He was the recipient of the 2004 Queens College President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching by Adjunct Faculty, has published extensively on art history (including a book entitled Famous Works of Art—and How They Got That Way), and has presented and published scholarly papers on topics that include Byzantine art, Piero della Francesca, and Delacroix. About the Publisher Many great things begin with a tiny spark, and for Manuel H. Barron that spark came from a mimeograph machine in the basement of his Brooklyn, NY, bookstore in the late 1930s. People from the community asked Mr. Barron for books to help their children study for the New York State Regents exams. After realizing there wasn't anything available, Mr. Barron created his own study guides. Now, more than 80 years later, Barron’s continues to help millions of learners worldwide prepare for their next steps. With offerings from pre-college prep to world language guides and professional certification exams, Barron’s wants to be part of your success story no matter what learning path you’re on. You can trust Barron’s to provide exceptional products created only by top experts with years of experience in education. From generation to generation, our mission remains the same: Learn, grow, and succeed with Barron’s throughout your life-long learning journey.