Introduces toddlers to the world of art with illustrations representing such movements as Dadaism and Cubism.
Assuming no previous knowledge on the part of the reader, this is a straightforward introduction to Western art, from the cave paintings of Lascaux to Damien Hirst's pickled ruminants.
The argument at the heart of this book is that what should be common to all men and women-a natural affinity with the sacred that holds out the promise of spiritual experience in everyday life- is in fact made all but impossible by the very ...
Art: A Brief History
Steidl Publishers, Zurich. Kyrieleis, Helmut 1992 Concerning the Getty Kouros. In The Getty Kouros Colloquium, pp. 39–40. J. Paul Getty Museum and Nicholas P. Goulandris Foundation, Museum of Cycladic Art, Athens.
Learn how to develop Creative and unique art marketing skills and tools, that fit your personality and lifestyle.
With 300 colour illustrations, this book is vivid, evocative and immensely readable, whether the author is describing the beauty of Egyptian low-relief carving or the medieval cathedrals of Europe, the watercolours of Thomas Girtin or the ...
Truly comprehensive in scope, this bestselling book explores masterpieces by more than 700 artists, including Leonardo da Vinci, Picasso, and Van Gogh.
Rorimer, Anne, New Art in the 60s and 70s: Redefining Reality (New York: Thames and Hudson, 2001). Rose, Barbara, Jackson Pollock: Drawing into Painting (New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1980). Rosenberg, Harold, The De-Definition of ...
From cave paintings to computer art, classical temples to postmodern office buildings, Art: A World History is an up-to-the-minute, in-depth guide to the world's art and architecture. Each of the...
This text serves as a brief introduction to the history of art, reflecting new interests and issues, expanding the topic to include women and minorities, and showing media and techniques other than painting, sculpture, and architecture.
Art: Prehistory, ancient world, Middle Ages
Examines career opportunities in painting, sculpting, photography, museums, art galleries, and teaching. Includes interviews of persons working in art fields, success stories, tips, and suggestions.
For Art History Survey courses. The most student-friendly, contextual, and inclusive art history survey text on the market.
The history of art in the palm of your hand! This lavishly illustrated and super-condensed history of world art is the perfect gift for any art lover. A pocket-sized book...
Art: A Visual History is the complete visual guide to Western art, now updated and repackaged in a themed slipcase. How to tell Impressionism from Expressionism, a Degas from a Monet, early Medieval art from early Christian?
The most accessible history of world art ever assembled.
This book is concerned with how we perceive the authenticity of art objects and asks: What does authenticity mean?
This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact.
Art history integrated with parallel cultural, sociohistorical, and scientific developments.