Western Arts
The Oxford History of Western Art
Art historian Martin Kemp explores the social, religious, and political contexts from which several famous paintings and sculptures have emerged. He also discusses the roles of art museums, galleries, and art education programs. Copyright (C) Muze Inc.
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Primitivism and Modern Art
A fascination with the primitive lies at the heart of some of the most influential developments in Western art produced between 1890 and 1950 - a time that witnessed both the heroic period of modern art and the apogee and decline of the West`s c Copyright
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The Story of Painting
This collection of Western art spans the major historical eras, with hundreds of photographs, illustrations, documents, and drawings. Sister Wendy Beckett is a British nun and self-taught art critic whose books and television art tours have made her ...
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Art for Dummies
In this introduction, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art Thomas Harding provides 14 chapters on the history of Western Art, shows readers how to begin their own collections, and offers tips for visiting famous galleries all over the...
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Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists
Based on the highly praised Oxford Dictionary of Art, this is an authoritative and up-to-date guide to Western Art from ancient Greece to the present day. Written in clear, lively prose, this invaluable reference maintains a careful balance between fact and appraisal.
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Landmarks of Western Art 4: Rococo to Revolution
Art in the eighteenth century in all its glory, illustrating the development of non-secular, decorative art. Includes works by Watteau, ...
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