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This anthology of readings related to Western art history explains
specific works of art illustrated in Janson's History of Art and De
la Croix and Tansey's Gardner's Art Through the Ages in terms of
the ideas, beliefs, and concerns of the people and cultures who
created the art. It brings a new understanding of art because it
shows the social and cultural basis of major works of art through
history. The ten sections are Ancient Near East; Egyptian; Aegean;
Greek; Etruscan; Roman; early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic;
early Medieval; Romanesque; and Gothic. The readings have been
drawn from many areas of intellectual and social history, including
religion, philosophy, literature, science, economics, and law. Each
selection is preceded by an introductory note, which discusses the
readings in terms of its subject and theme, its source and usage,
and its relevance to the study of the work of art.
This anthology of readings related to Western art history explains
specific works of art illustrated in Janson's History of Art and De
la Croix and Tansey's Gardner's Art Through the Ages in terms of
the ideas, beliefs, and concerns of the people and cultures who
created the art. It brings a new understanding of art because it
shows the social and cultural basis of major works of art through
history. The ten sections are Ancient Near East; Egyptian; Aegean;
Greek; Etruscan; Roman; early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic;
early Medieval; Romanesque; and Gothic. The readings have been
drawn from many areas of intellectual and social history, including
religion, philosophy, literature, science, economics, and law. Each
selection is preceded by an introductory note, which discusses the
readings in terms of its subject and theme, its source and usage,
and its relevance to the study of the work of art.
This anthology of readings related to Western art history explains
specific works of art illustrated in Janson's History of Art and De
la Croix and Tansey's Gardner's Art Through the Ages in terms of
the ideas, beliefs, and concerns of the people and cultures who
created the art. It brings a new understanding of art because it
shows the social and cultural basis of major works of art through
history. The ten sections are Ancient Near East; Egyptian; Aegean;
Greek; Etruscan; Roman; early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic;
early Medieval; Romanesque; and Gothic. The readings have been
drawn from many areas of intellectual and social history, including
religion, philosophy, literature, science, economics, and law. Each
selection is preceded by an introductory note, which discusses the
readings in terms of its subject and theme, its source and usage,
and its relevance to the study of the work of art.
This anthology of readings related to Western art history explains
specific works of art illustrated in Janson's "History of Art" and
De la Croix and Tansey's "Gardner's Art Through the Ages" in terms
of the ideas, beliefs, and concerns of the people and cultures who
created the art. It brings a new understanding of art because it
shows the social and cultural basis of major works of art through
history. The ten sections are Ancient Near East; Egyptian; Aegean;
Greek; Etruscan; Roman; early Christian, Byzantine, and Islamic;
early Medieval; Romanesque; and Gothic. The readings have been
drawn from many areas of intellectual and social history, including
religion, philosophy, literature, science, economics, and law. Each
selection is preceded by an introductory note, which discusses the
readings in terms of its subject and theme, its source and usage,
and its relevance to the study of the work of art.
Chichen Itza, the legendary capital and trading hub of the late
Maya civilization, continues to fascinate visitors and researchers
with unanswered questions about its people, rulers, rituals, and
politics. Addressing many of these current debates, Landscapes of
the Itza asks when the city's construction was completed, what the
purposes of its famous pyramid and other buildings were, how the
city's influence was felt in smaller neighboring settlements, and
whether the city maintained strict territorial borders. Special
attention is given to the site's visual culture, including its
architecture, ceramics, sculptures, and murals. This volume is a
much-needed update on recent archaeological and art historical work
being done at Chichen Itza, offering new ways of understanding the
site and its role in the Yucatan landscape.
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