Description
Book SynopsisWith balanced coverage of art across the chronological and geographical spectrum, UNDERSTANDING ART, 11th Edition, will guide you through beautifully reproduced images, and transport you to museums and monuments all over the world. Observe the artist's creative process from start to finish in a feature called Theory & Practice; learn to think critically about works of art in relation to one another and the context in which they were created with the Compare + Contrast feature; and gain a new understanding and appreciation of art and society by becoming familiar with art ranging from iconic works to that which surrounds you in everyday life.
Table of Contents1. Understanding Art. 2. Line and Shape. 3. Light and Color. 4. Texture and Pattern. 5. Space, Time, and Motion. 6. Principles of Design. 7. Drawing. 8. Painting. 9. Printmaking. 10. Imaging: Photography, Film, Video, and Digital Arts. 11. Art in Three Dimensions: Sculpture, Installation, Site-Specific Art, and Industrial Design. 12. Craft. 13. Architecture and Urban Design. 14. Art of the Ancients. 15. Classical Art: Greece and Rome. 16. The Age of Faith. 17. The Renaissance. 18. The Age of Baroque. 19. Modern Art. 20. The Twentieth Century: The Early Years. 21. Art Since 1945. 22. The Contemporary Contour: A Global Perspective. Visual Glossary: Themes and Purposes of Art.
