Exploring Art History is an accessible introduction to some of the most pivotal topics in art history and appreciation.
Beginning with a summary of the basic criteria when looking at works of art, Exploring Art History leads the reader through some of the key debates of art history. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gallery visitor, this book will give you a greater understanding and appreciation of art.
Written in accessible, jargon-free language, this entertaining book asks:
Beginning with a summary of the basic criteria when looking at works of art, Exploring Art History leads the reader through some of the key debates of art history. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gallery visitor, this book will give you a greater understanding and appreciation of art.
Written in accessible, jargon-free language, this entertaining book asks:
- What are the fundamentals of a work of art?
Who says what art is?
How did modern art begin?
What exactly was the Renaissance?
How did symbols in art emerge?
What was Romanticism in art history?
And there's more. Learn why ancient Greek and Roman art is so revered. Find out how abstract art evolved. And ask “Is art subjective or objective?”
Not intended as a history of art per se, this illustrated guide will help answer some of your most pressing questions about the subject, and give you insight into a selection of themes and controversies that lie behind the wider story of art.
Used availability for Christopher P Jones's Exploring Art History