Art History For Dummies |
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| Title: | Art History For Dummies |
| Author: | Jesse Bryant Wilder |
| Publisher: | For Dummies |
| Type: | Book / Paperback |
| Publication Date: | 30 April, 2007 |
| ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0470099100 / 9780470099100 |
| List Price: | $24.99 |
| You Save: | $8.50 |
| Amazon Price: | $16.49 |
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Product Description
Art history is more than just a collection of dates and foreign-sounding names, obscure movements and arcane isms. Every age, for the last 50,000 years has left its unique imprint on the world, and from the first cave paintings to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, from the Byzantine mosaics of the Hagia Sophia, to the graffiti-inspired paintings of Jean-Michel Basquiat, art history tells the story of our evolving notions of who and what we are and our place in the universe. Whether you’re an art enthusiast who’d like to know more about the history behind your favorite works and artists, or somebody who couldn’t tell a Titian and a De Kooning—but would like to—Art History For Dummies is for you. It takes you on a tour of thirty millennia of artistic expression, covering the artistic movements, major artists, and indispensable masterworks, and the world events and cultural trends that helped spawn them. With the help of stunning black-and-white photos throughout, and a sixteen-page gallery of color images, it covers: - The rise and fall of classical art in Greece and Rome
- The differences between Renaissance art and Mannerism
- How the industrial revolution spawned Romanticism
- How and why Post-Impression branched off from Impressionism
- Constructivism, Dadaism, Surrealism and other 20th century isms
- What’s up with today’s eclectic art scene
Art History For Dummies is an unbeatable reference for anyone who wants to understand art in its historical context.
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Customer Reviews:
• Good When Used In Conjunction With The Internet
23 November, 2008
I found this text to be clear and informative. It was not "dumbed down" too much by jokes and I thought it was a quick read. The only problem I found was that there was a lot of page flipping in the many instances that the author tried to illustrate an example through referencing a figure that was located on a different page. It was easier to google the composition for a more detailed color picture.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Art History For Dummies.... Very Easy Read
21 April, 2008
What i really liked about Art History For Dummies is the fact that you do not have to start at page one and read it in order. You can skip around and read it. It is a very informative book that is a real joy to read. The art work alone in the book is beautiful. You can look at beautiful art and have fun learning about it. HIGHLY RECOMMENED! Hats off to the author.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Art History For Dummies Is The Best
20 April, 2008
This books helps one learn about Art History in a compact, easy reading, fun way. I gave a copy to one of my friends who read the entire book to her children while they moved. The children loved it! As with other Dummies books all the information you need is at hand!
- Amazon Customer Review
• Very Complete!!
28 December, 2009
This book is very complete, it helped me a lot with my art classes since I had no previous knowledge. 100% recommended.
- Amazon Customer Review
• Art History For Dummies
16 February, 2010
I found this book to be very informative. I have always wanted to take an Art History class, but havn't had the chance. Having this book is the next best thing. The photography is beautiful - the photos make it possible to see works of art from around the world.
Bernadette I.
- Amazon Customer Review
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