Art Past, Art Present
ISBN: 9780132357166 | 013235716X
Edition: 6thFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Pearson
Pub. Date: 1/25/2008
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For one-semester Art History and Art Appreciation courses. Authoritative and substantive yet accessible Art Past, Art Present, 6th edition looks at the historical and cultural contexts of art works and architecture around the world from prehistoric times to the 20th century. The authors recognized the need for an easy-to-use format that is accessible for both teachers and students. Each topic in Art Past, Art Present is organized into two- and four-page units and provides a clear and concise treatment of a select number of artworks, making it e... MORE
| Getting Started | p. xii |
| Experiencing Art | p. 1 |
| Experiencing Art | p. 2 |
| How to Experience Art | p. 3 |
| Viewing Art | p. 4 |
| Understanding Style | p. 4 |
| Art, Time, and the Cycles of Life | p. 4 |
| Analyzing Three Works 6 Analyzing Art | p. 8 |
| Analyzing Architecture | p. 8 |
| Analyzing Sculpture | p. 12 |
| Analyzing Rit... MORE | p. 14 |
| Analyzing Installation Art | p. 14 |
| Analyzing Painting and Related Media | p. 15 |
| The Artist in History | p. 18 |
| prehistoric Art | p. 21 |
| Introduction to Prehistoric Art | p. 22 |
| The Paleolithic Period | p. 22 |
| The Discovery of Paleolithic Painting | p. 23 |
| Paleolithic Art | p. 23 |
| The Neolithic Period | p. 25 |
| Neolithic Art and Architecture | p. 25 |
| Prehistoric Art and the Prehistoric Artist | p. 28 |
| Points of contact Prehistoric Figurines of Women | p. 29 |
| Theme Ritual and Art | p. 30 |
| ancient Art | p. 33 |
| Introduction to Ancient Art | p. 34 |
| History | p. 35 |
| Art of Ancient Societies | p. 36 |
| Art past/art present The Concept of the The Ancient Artist | p. 37 |
| Classical in the West | p. 36 |
| Points of contact Greek Artists/Scythian | |
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