Understanding ArtUNDERSTANDING ART provides a balanced, fresh approach to art appreciation, incorporating coverage of masterworks from the past and present. Author Lois Fichner-Rathus combines a conversational writing style with exciting images from Rembrandt to Zaha Hadid in order to truly connect with students and to foster understanding of the art that surrounds them in everyday life. The Compare + Contrast feature encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills, through comparisons of works such as The Davids of Donatello, Verrocchio, Michelangelo, and Bernini. Students will be inspired to become as passionate about art as you are! The latest edition features new and expanded sections on religious and world art, green buildings, and conceptual art. There is also new Art Tour for Los Angeles and over 100 new images in the areas of fashion, crafts, industrial design and architecture. A comprehensive, optional, set of online tools makes it easier than ever for students to study and learn the material, regardless of their particular learning styles. It includes an interactive eBook, all images included within the text, video and audio clips, image flashcards, and much more. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version. |
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Well balanced in its approach to perception and reality. However, not as broad in all types of art. Was expecting deeper and a more thorough contextual criticism. Does not merit its high price tag.
Contents
Preface | |
About the Author | |
What is Art? | |
Visual Elements of Art | |
Principles of Design | |
Style Form and Content | |
Drawing | |
Painting | |
The Art of the Ancients | |
Classical Art Greece and Rome | |
The Age of Faith | |
The Renaissance | |
The Age of Baroque | |
NonWestern Perspectives | |
Modern Art | |
The Twentieth Century The Early Years | |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Understanding Art |
| Author | Lois Fichner-Rathus |
| Edition | 10 |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning, 2012 |
| ISBN | 1111836957, 9781111836955 |
| Length | 624 pages |
| Subjects | › Education / General |
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