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Book Synopsis
Thinking about Art explores some of the greatest works of art and architecture in the world through the prism of themes, instead of chronology, to offer intriguing juxtapositions of art and history.

Table of Contents
Companion Website vi

Acknowledgements vii

Introduction 1

Formal Analysis Toolbox 6

Chapter 1 Genres and Subjects 20

Chapter 2 Materials, Techniques and Processes 74

Chapter 3 Form, Style and Function 114

Chapter 4 Social and Historical Contexts 156

Chapter 5 Patronage and the Social and Cultural Status of the Artist 190

Chapter 6 Gender, Nationality and Ethnicity 230

Glossary 274

Index 289

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 09/10/2015
      ISBN13: 9781118904978, 978-1118904978
      ISBN10: 1118904974
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      Art & Photography History of art Theory of art

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Thinking about Art explores some of the greatest works of art and architecture in the world through the prism of themes, instead of chronology, to offer intriguing juxtapositions of art and history.

      Table of Contents
      Companion Website vi

      Acknowledgements vii

      Introduction 1

      Formal Analysis Toolbox 6

      Chapter 1 Genres and Subjects 20

      Chapter 2 Materials, Techniques and Processes 74

      Chapter 3 Form, Style and Function 114

      Chapter 4 Social and Historical Contexts 156

      Chapter 5 Patronage and the Social and Cultural Status of the Artist 190

      Chapter 6 Gender, Nationality and Ethnicity 230

      Glossary 274

      Index 289

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