xv, 527 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 28 cm
text txt rdacontent
unmediated n rdamedia
volume nc rdacarrier
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 509-511) and index.
Contents
Living with art -- What is art? -- Themes and purposes of art -- The visual elements -- Principles of design in art -- Drawing -- Painting -- Prints -- The camera arts -- Graphic design -- Sculpture -- Crafts -- Architecture -- Environmental design -- The Ancient World to the Middle Ages -- Renaissance to Revolution -- The Modern World -- Keeping the art we live with -- Maps.
Summary
The third edition of this best-selling text for the art appreciation market continues its tradition of being the most well-written and elegantly designed text available. The new edition features a number of new and exciting free supplement to help students master the complicated subject of art.
