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The power of art / Richard Lewis, Susan I. Lewis.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts, USA : Cengage, ©2019Copyright date: ©2019 Boston, Massachusetts, USA : Cengage,Edition: Revised third editionDescription: xix, 525 pages : illustrations, maps ; 28 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 133755555X
  • 9781337555555
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 709 L58 2019 23
LOC classification:
  • N5300 .L44 2019
Contents:
The Power of Art -- The Primary Elements -- The Principles of Design -- Drawing -- Painting -- Printmaking -- Photography -- New Media: Time and Digital Arts -- Sculpture -- Architecture -- Decorative Arts, Crafts, and Design -- Ancient Empires, Ancient Gods -- The Age of Faith -- The Renaissance -- Drama and Light: Mannerism, the Baroque, and Rococo -- The Battle of the Isms: Neoclassicism, Romanticism, and Realism -- Out of the Studio and into the Light: Impressionism and Postimpressionism -- The Real World on Trial: The Early Twentieth Century -- The Invisible Made Visible: Abstract and Nonrepresentational Art -- A Storm of Images: Art in the Contemporary World.
Summary: "Compelling and accessible, THE POWER OF ART features gorgeous images and themes that connect with today's students and an engaging writing style that's praised by instructors and students alike. The revised third edition delivers a brief yet comprehensive survey which demonstrates that art is everywhere and relevant to all students. The text incorporates global material, reflecting cultural intersections and mutual influences--and "Art News" boxes present real events, connecting art to students' lives. In addition to excellent art history coverage, THE POWER OF ART features a diverse mix of artists and spotlights current trends in artistic mediums and themes." -- Provided by publisher
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Call number Status Barcode
Books Books College Library General Circulation Section GC GC 709 L58 2019 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available HNU002180

Includes index.

The Power of Art -- The Primary Elements -- The Principles of Design -- Drawing -- Painting -- Printmaking -- Photography -- New Media: Time and Digital Arts -- Sculpture -- Architecture -- Decorative Arts, Crafts, and Design -- Ancient Empires, Ancient Gods -- The Age of Faith -- The Renaissance -- Drama and Light: Mannerism, the Baroque, and Rococo -- The Battle of the Isms: Neoclassicism, Romanticism, and Realism -- Out of the Studio and into the Light: Impressionism and Postimpressionism -- The Real World on Trial: The Early Twentieth Century -- The Invisible Made Visible: Abstract and Nonrepresentational Art -- A Storm of Images: Art in the Contemporary World.

"Compelling and accessible, THE POWER OF ART features gorgeous images and themes that connect with today's students and an engaging writing style that's praised by instructors and students alike. The revised third edition delivers a brief yet comprehensive survey which demonstrates that art is everywhere and relevant to all students. The text incorporates global material, reflecting cultural intersections and mutual influences--and "Art News" boxes present real events, connecting art to students' lives. In addition to excellent art history coverage, THE POWER OF ART features a diverse mix of artists and spotlights current trends in artistic mediums and themes." -- Provided by publisher

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