| Art History: The Key Concepts Contributor(s): Harris, Jonathan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415319773 ISBN-13: 9780415319775 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $37.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2006 Annotation: A comprehensive critical guide, "Art History: The Key Concepts "considers the full range of issues facing the field today, drawing on related areas such as cultural theory and media studies. Covering the development, present status and future direction of art history, entries span wide a variety of terms and concepts such as Abstract Expressionism, design, feminism, genre, iconography and language. A clearly presented and accessible work, key features include: - user-friendly A-Z format - fully cross-referenced entries - suggestions for further reading. Engaging and insightful, as well as easy to follow and use, this is an essential reference guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as anyone with an interest in this fascinating field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - General - Art | Digital - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 709 |
| LCCN: 2006011415 |
| Series: Routledge Key Guides |
| Physical Information: 1.06" H x 5.5" W x 8.46" (0.85 lbs) 346 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Art History: The Key Concepts is a systematic, reliable and accessible reference guide to the disciplines of art history and visual culture. Containing entries on over 200 terms integral to the historical and theoretical study of art, design and culture in general, it is an indispensable source of knowledge for all students, scholars and teachers. Covering the development, present status and future direction of art history, entries span a wide variety of terms and concepts such as abstract expressionism, epoch, hybridity, semiology and zeitgeist. Key features include:
Engaging and insightful, as well as easy to follow and use, Art History: The Key Concepts builds a radical intellectual synthesis for understanding and teaching art, art history and visual culture. |