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The History of Western Art (Paperback)
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The History of Western Art (Paperback)
Series: Art Essentials
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Loot Price R272
Discovery Miles 2 720
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A concise, reader-friendly illustrated survey of Western art and
architecture from prehistory to the present day. Acknowledging how
architecture, painting, sculpture and the decorative arts reflect
the culture and society of their time, this latest addition to the
Art Essentials series invites the reader to experience and
appreciate the entirety of Western art from prehistory to today.
Focusing on the 'history' in art history, each of the twelve
chapters opens with a question to ponder, followed by a summary of
the major historical developments of the period, touching on social
structure, political organization, migration, race, religious
beliefs, scientific advances and customs. An exploration of these
themes in the visual arts reveals how architecture, sculpture and
painting simultaneously shape, reflect, and document the culture of
the time and place they were created. A secondary focus explores
the constantly evolving aesthetic preferences that swing between
naturalism and abstraction, with each era and style either
rebelling against the previous or seeking to improve it.
Antecedents and outside influences are also discussed.
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