The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern | 
|  | | | Title: | The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern | | Author: | Carol Strickland | | Publisher: | Andrews McMeel Publishing | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 01 October, 2007 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0740768727 / 9780740768729 | | List Price: | $22.95 | | You Save: | $7.34 | | Amazon Price: | $15.61 | |
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This second edition of Carol Strickland's The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern offers an illustrated tutorial of prehistoric to post-modern art from cave paintings to video art installations to digital and Internet media.Featuring succinct page-length essays, instructive sidebars, and more than 300 photographs, The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History from Prehistoric to Post-Modern takes art history out of the realm of dreary textbooks, demystifies jargon and theory, and makes art accessible—even at a cursory reading. From Stonehenge to the Guggenheim and from Holbein to Warhol, more than 25,000 years of art is distilled into five sections covering a little more than 200 pages.
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Customer Reviews:
• An Excellent Book In Every Way 17 December, 2007
This book is just what is says it is: "a crash course in Art History" and it is great! Carol Strickland is a top flight writer and art historian. She covers the most important artists and movements in a concise and readable manner. Her side-bars that appear throughout the text add interesting anecdotal material that is always worthwhile. There are plenty of art reproductions, many in color, that illustrate the text.
I have used this book (1st edition) for several years in a one semester high school Art History course and it is perfect. It is also makes for very pleasant and informative personal reading. I recommend it very highly.
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• The Annotated Mona Lisa 07 April, 2008
This is a wonderful book, I am studying for the Art praxis and found this book very helpful. Good crash course in art history.
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• Art History For Everyone 07 October, 2007
This is a valuable companion to the standard college text for the art history student. It is short yet complete, and makes art history entirely accessible. It is clearly written, entertaining, and is a great overview for the novice or serious student of art history.
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• Couldn't Have Passed My Art Content Praxis Without This Book!!! 07 January, 2008
I bought this book to review for the Art Content Praxis. It's been about 20 years since my art history classes so I definitely needed a refresher. Although, I did remember a lot and reviewed other books, this book put me over the top.
It's fast paced and easy to read! Short highlights to remind you of things you may have forgot and adds what you may have missed.
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• Very Informative 13 December, 2007
This book is well worth the price! I feel like I need to memorize every word written! Full of relevant information!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2TWRRKVDI7DT1
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