Putnam Looking At Art Looking At Art
The arts affect our lives whether or not we ever set foot in a museum. This book of eight brief chapters on different aspects of the visual arts in designed to explore the nature of imagery and its relevance to many facets of our lives. Drawing on a wealth of examples from Western and non-Western art through the ages. The author's concise and clear analytical approach to understanding an appreciating works of art helps readers understand the various ways of interpreting images by artistes as diverse as da Vinci, van Gogh, and Pollock. Beautiful illustrations accompany the text, making this book an ideal resource for students, museum visitors, and anyone interested in the arts. Paperback book measures 7 1/2 in. x 9 1/4 in. with 130 illustrations, 100 in color. Prentice Hall. ISBN 0131844113