Fichner-Rathus, Lois,

Understanding art / Lois Fichner-Rathus, the college of New Jersey. - Eleventh edition. - xx, 609 pages : color illustrations, color maps, plans ; 28 cm.

"WCN: 01-100-101"--Ttile page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Introduction. Understanding art -- Part II. Foundations of art and design. Line and shape ; Light and color ; Texture and pattern ; Space, time, and motion ; Principles of design -- Part III. Mediums, techniques and style. Drawing ; Painting ; Printmaking and graphic design ; Imaging : photography, film, video, and digital arts ; Sculpture, installation, site-specific art, and 3D design ; Craft arts ; Architecture and urban design -- Part IV. Art : a concise global history. Art of the ancient world ; Greece, Rome, and the early Judeo-Christian world ; The age of faith ; The Renaissance ; The Baroque Era ; The Modern Era ; The twentieth century : the early years ; The twentieth century : postwar to postmodern ; Art now : a global perspective -- Part V. Themes and purposes of art.

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Visual perception.
Composition (Art)
Art--History.

N7430.5 / .F5 2017

701.1/R18