Art: A Beginner's Guide - Paperback
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Availability:Out of StockContributor:Laurie Schneider AdamsSeries:Beginner's GuidesPublish date:2012-02-01Pages:240
Languages:EnglishPublisher:ONEWorld PublicationsISBN-13:9781851688531ISBN-10:1851688536UPC:9781851688531Book Category:ArtBook Subcategory:HistorySize:7.70 x 5.10 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.5512Product ID:SCRPQS7SB6
A beautifully crafted overview of Western artistic tradition OR An exhilarating tour through Western artistic tradition Art has existed for as long as humankind, but defining it is famously difficult. In this whirlwind tour spanning from prehistory up to the present day and beyond, Laurie Schneider Adams explores how art, and our views on it, have evolved. Delving into fascinating issues such as why some artworks can be so controversial, why a forgery can never be as good as the original, and what the future of art may hold, this beautifully crafted introduction provides a definitive overview of Western artistic tradition. Also providing a helpful guide to understanding art terminology and to reading artworks for meaning, Art: A Beginner's Guide is an essential tool for every budding art critic.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:ONEWorld PublicationsISBN-13:9781851688531ISBN-10:1851688536UPC:9781851688531Book Category:ArtBook Subcategory:HistorySize:7.70 x 5.10 x 0.90 inchesWeight:0.5512Product ID:SCRPQS7SB6
Laurie Schneider Adams is Professor Emerita of Art History at John Jay College, City University of New York. She is the author of several books, including Art: A Beginner's Guide, A History of Western Art, and Looking at Art, and is former Editor-in-Chief of the journal Source: Notes in the History of Art (1984-2015). She lives in New York.
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