The handy art history answer book
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Published
Detroit : Visible Ink Press, [2013].
Status
Green Hills - Adult Non-Fiction
709 D549h
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709 D549h
1 available
Main Library - Adult Fine Arts
709 D549h
1 available
709 D549h
1 available
Southeast - Adult Non-Fiction
709 D549h
1 available
709 D549h
1 available
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Green Hills - Adult Non-Fiction | 709 D549h | On Shelf |
Main Library - Adult Fine Arts | 709 D549h | On Shelf |
Southeast - Adult Non-Fiction | 709 D549h | On Shelf |
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Published
Detroit : Visible Ink Press, [2013].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
x, 294 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Notes
Description
"The major art pieces, most important artists, and significant artistic movements from 35,000 BCE to today are collected together in this easy to read resource on art history. Continuing in the tradition of the standout Handy Answer Book reference series, this book not only the covers the development of Western art, but also the history of art across the globe. An overview of art--its history, techniques, materials, forms, colors, style, the nature of artistic expression, and how to look at art--is followed by examinations of the main periods and movements of art history. The book both explains and shows important elements, influences, artists, and masterworks of era and the world events and cultures that influenced and changed them through nearly 150 color images of indispensable masterworks. This accessible and entertaining resource for readers with a casual interest in art history as well as industry professionals also includes a glossary of terms to demystify jargon and explain theory"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Dickerson, M. (2013). The handy art history answer book . Visible Ink Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dickerson, Madelynn. 2013. The Handy Art History Answer Book. Visible Ink Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Dickerson, Madelynn. The Handy Art History Answer Book Visible Ink Press, 2013.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Dickerson, Madelynn. The Handy Art History Answer Book Visible Ink Press, 2013.
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