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Janson's Basic History of Western Art

9780136039129

Janson's Basic History of Western Art

  • ISBN 13:

    9780136039129

  • ISBN 10:

    013603912X

  • Edition: 8th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 09/30/2008
  • Publisher: Pearson
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Summary

Know around the globe simply as "Janson," Jansonrs"s History of Art has introduced generations of students and scholars to the history of art, and has inspired millions of art lovers. This is the first concise version of the text to be thoroughly rewritten by a headline-making team of six distinguished experts. Richly illustrated and updated throughout, this family classic provides an inviting exploration of 30,000 years of Western Art. This edition uses an exceptional art programwith sumptuous color picturesto introduce readers to a succession of art styles from prehistoric times and ancient Egypt, to the vast world of Western painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and the minor arts. Elegantly written, it contains a balanced and interesting narrative that increases oners"s ability to understand art, even as it encourages further exploration into the vast and rewarding topic.

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