Art history is more than just a collection of dates & foreign-sounding names obscure movements & arcane isms. Every age for the last 50 000 years has left its unique imprint on the world & from the first cave paintings to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel from the Byzantine mosaics of the Hagia Sophia to the graffiti-inspired paintings of Jean-Michel Basquiat art history tells the story of our evolving notions of who & what we are & our place in the universe. Whether youre an art enthusiast whod like to know more about the history behind your favorite works & artists or somebody who couldnt tell a Titian & a De Kooning-but would like to-Art History For Dummies is for you. It takes you on a tour of thirty millennia of artistic expression covering the artistic movements major artists & indispensable masterworks & the world events & cultural trends that helped spawn them. With the help of stunning black-&-white photos throughout & a sixteen-page gallery of color images it covers:* The rise & fall of classical art in Greece & Rome* The differences between Renaissance art & Mannerism* How the industrial revolution spawned Romanticism* How & why Post-Impression branched off from Impressionism* Constructivism Dadaism Surrealism & other 20th century isms* Whats up with todays eclectic art scene Art History For Dummies is an unbeatable reference for anyone who wants to understand art in its historical context. ...

In this visually stunning book Moy Mackay reveals how you too can create beautiful pictures using felt. Characterised by her ...

An illustrated treasury of the art from Pompeii & Herculaneum this charming gift book displays the range of fascinating objects that were created by the skilled hands of accomplished classical craftsmen. A short introduction to each section provides enlightening information which helps to place these beautifully produced artworks in their historical & artistic context. With stunning details of frescoes mosaics sculpture jewellery glass & silverware this little book provides an enchanting taste of the variety of art from these two cities. ...

This popular anthology of twentieth-century art theoretical texts has now been expanded to take account of new research & to include significant contributions to art theory from the 1990s.* New edition of this popular anthology of twentieth-century art-theoretical texts.* Now updated to include the results of new research together with significant contributions from the 1990s.*

Includes:: writings by critics philosophers politicians & literary figures.* The editors provide contextual introductions to 340 texts.* Complements Art in Theory 1648-1815 & Art in Theory 1815-1900 to create a complete survey of the theories underpinning the development of art in the modern period.

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Art Inspired by Belief is a practical guide to using art & display to teach religious education. Each chapter explores the beliefs stories paintings & prayers places of worship festivals & ceremonies from the major world religions with the aim of enhancing understanding & awareness of different faiths. * Practical starting points to engage the whole class. * Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities & displays. * Clear & informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays. * Resource lists & step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning. ...

Art Inspired by Music provides a practical guide to using music to inspire childrens artwork. Children are encouraged to listen enjoy & be inspired to dance sing & explore the visual arts through a range of creative & cross-curricular activities including Music for Festivals Music with a Message Music & Seasons Music & Space. * Practical starting points to engage the whole class. * Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities & displays. * Clear & informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays. * Resource lists & step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning. ...

Art Inspired by Nature provides ideas for inspiring childrens artwork using natural materials observation & photographs. The activities stimulate individual & group work & can be adapted for different ages & abilities. The cross-curricular projects are organised into sections including Recycle Recycle Recycle & Art in a Public Place. / Practical starting points to engage the whole class. / Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities & displays. / Clear & informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays. / Resource lists & step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning. ...

Art Inspired by Recycling provides ideas for stimulating childrens creativity by transforming domestic waste materials into original artwork attractive gifts & useful objects. Fun inspiring & adaptable activities encourage children to develop imaginative solutions. Chapters include Paper Buttons & Beads Metals & Wire. * Practical starting points to engage the whole class. * Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities & displays. * Clear & informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays. * Resource lists & step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning. ...

With its fluid organic forms & its devotion to beauty in design art nouveau has enjoyed great popularity both at its inception & during the modern resurgence of interest & enthusiasm. Alastair Duncan tells the story of its meteoric rise from its origins as a reaction by young artists & designers to the traditionalism & revivalism of the mid-19th-century fine & decorative arts. The new art" first made itself felt around 1895 in architecture furniture glass ceramics & the other applied arts & fell into eclipse after World War I until its rediscovery in the 1960s. The author recounts the history of this important & influential movement in detail introducing the main personalities
- Galle Lalique Tiffany & others
- & relating their aims & accomplishments to the background from which the movement emerged. Alastair Duncan for 14 years associated with Christies New York is an independent consultant on the decorative arts & a recognised authority on art nouveau & art deco. His many books include " Art Nouveau Furniture" (1982) " Art Deco" (1988) & " Louis Majorelle" (1991) all published by Thames & Hudson."

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Now youre in the know. This is a cutting-edge selection of the artists that matter the most. Tracking the trends of art in the world today bringing you illustrations & information about all the most important artists. Want a head start on the things youll be seeing in art institutions a decade down the road? Look no further than this special edition featuring highlights from Art Now 3". A to Z magazine-style entries include captivating images of important recent work short biographies exhibition history & bibliographical information. The illustrated appendix features names & contact information for the galleries representing the artists featured as well as primary market prices & examples of auction results. Think of this tome as a global go-round of the worlds most influential galleries: a truly invaluable invigorating & intense experience." ...