Art History: The Key Concepts Contributor(s): Harris, Jonathan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415319765 ISBN-13: 9780415319768 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - 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. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Art | History - General - Art | Digital - Social Science | Media Studies |
Dewey: 709 |
LCCN: 2006011415 |
Physical Information: 1.22" H x 5.78" W x 8.72" (1.07 lbs) 360 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. |