Understand Art History
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From basic questions of "What is art?" to style and genre timelines, thiscomprehensive, unpretentious guide offers readers a solid grounding in art historyFor readers whowant to developtheir own opinions on artand hope to get more out oftheir visits to galleries and exhibitions, this guide provides all they need to know in order to gain confidence in their opinions. It begins by asking the fundamental question "What exactly is art?" before delving into the main historical approaches and interpretations, such as formalism, postmodernism, and context. The different art periods, styles, and genres are all considered in detail and illustrated with well-known examples, as are painting techniques and the way in which art is presented in museums and galleries."
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1444104977
ISBN13:9781444104974
Release Date:September 2011
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Length:218 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"
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