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A book which covers the history of painting sculpture and architecture. It ope... A book which covers the history of painting sculpture and architecture. It opens with a chapter that grounds the reader in the vocabulary and basic concepts of art aesthetics and art history. The intellectual religious political and social contexts of... more

For courses in the History of Art. Completely rewritten and reorganized this g... For courses in the History of Art. Completely rewritten and reorganized this groundbreaking edition weaves together the most recent scholarship the most current thinking in art history and the most innovative digital art library. Experience the new... more

For one or two semester Introductory Art History Survey courses. This handbook... For one or two semester Introductory Art History Survey courses. This handbook is designed to accompany the major textbooks used in the art history survey presenting various methods for analysis of art as well as extensive tips on writing about art.... more

ART HISTORY provides students with the most student-friendly contextual and in... ART HISTORY provides students with the most student-friendly contextual and inclusive art history survey text on the market. These hallmarks make ART HISTORYthe choice for instructors who seek to actively engage their students in the study of art. This... more

Look Again! Art History and Critical Theory by D Alleva Anne; Publishing Ltd; ... Look Again! Art History and Critical Theory by D Alleva Anne; Publishing Ltd; Publishing Ltd Laurence King more

Collection of provocative essays that introduce students to the best and most ... Collection of provocative essays that introduce students to the best and most recent criticism of post modern art (1960-1990) more

Providing a concise but comprehensive survey of all matters pertaining to draw... Providing a concise but comprehensive survey of all matters pertaining to drawing the human figure this well-illustrated and accurate guide demonstrates the interplay of structure anatomy design and expression in sound figure drawing and shows how the... more

For anyone interested in gaining or refreshing an understanding of drawing thi... For anyone interested in gaining or refreshing an understanding of drawing this how-to-see-it book teaches students how to communicate in visual terms and offers instruction that beginners need to know about the options and obstacles in drawing. Author... more

This book profiles the history of the development of various furniture styles ... This book profiles the history of the development of various furniture styles exploring the evolution of style in the context of the architectural setting interior design and decorative arts of each period. more

Preblesa Artforms continues to lead the field with its steadfast focus on cont... Preblesa Artforms continues to lead the field with its steadfast focus on contemporary art global artists and cutting edge technology for the art appreciation classroom. We form Art. Art forms us. The title of this book has a dual meaning. Besides the... more

This classic book uses an exceptional art program featuring impeccable accurat... This classic book uses an exceptional art program featuring impeccable accurate five-color illustrations to introduce readers to the vast world of painting sculpture architecture photography and the minor arts. With its effectively written balanced and... more

This comprehensive and authoritative book illustrates art from the 1940 s and ... This comprehensive and authoritative book illustrates art from the 1940 s and stresses the individuality of the artists in relation to their political social and cultural contexts. The book focuses on the meaning of the major works and innovations. It... more

The first survey of the Baroque and Rococo periods to incorporate modern schol... The first survey of the Baroque and Rococo periods to incorporate modern scholarship in an entertaining and accessible way. Organized thematically rather than strictly by dates and countries it looks at art through the context of the church monarchy... more

For courses in Art Appreciation An introduction to Art Appreciation that highl... For courses in Art Appreciation An introduction to Art Appreciation that highlights how we form art and art forms us Revel(tm) Prebles Artforms introduces various disciplines of the arts and helps students understand that as humans form works of art we... more

For an undergraduate introductory level course in the humanities. Humanities n... For an undergraduate introductory level course in the humanities. Humanities narrated in a story-telling approach.The Humanities: Culture Continuity & Change Vol 1 covering the humanities from prehistory to 1600 helps students see context and make... more

For courses in Renaissance Art. This text offers an account of 14th and 15th-c... For courses in Renaissance Art. This text offers an account of 14th and 15th-century Florentine art in its social cultural political geographic economic and religious settings. Ranging in scope from monumental and public artworks to the intimacy of the... more

Traces the growth of man s aesthetic vision and the stylistic development of a... Traces the growth of man s aesthetic vision and the stylistic development of art architecture and sculpture since ancient times. more

This text discusses the art of Rome in the Renaissance in the context of its p... This text discusses the art of Rome in the Renaissance in the context of its patronage. It covers the works of art and architecture sponsored by the popes and Roman noble families - churches palaces villas paintings frescoes fountains sculptures and... more

This unique book emphasizes hand-drawing as a design skill demonstrating this ... This unique book emphasizes hand-drawing as a design skill demonstrating this drawing as a mental as well as a physical exercise. Utilizing this book will enable the practitioner to make design decision on paper faster and easier and will let them know... more

Rather than presenting 20th-century visual arts as merely a succession of vari... Rather than presenting 20th-century visual arts as merely a succession of various styles this history of the century of modernism goes beyond to examine the historical social and intellectual contexts that have surrounded and supported individual... more