Living with art

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"An introduction to how and why art is made, and a history of art worldwide from prehistory to the present day"-- Art is part of our lives, from the monuments in our communities, to the fashions we wear and the media images we take in, to the exhibits on display in museums and galleries. It permeates our daily life. But why do we study art? How do we talk about Art? Living with Art helps students see art in everyday life by fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of art. Taking …

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Full title :Living with art / Mark Getlein.

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"An introduction to how and why art is made, and a history of art worldwide from prehistory to the present day"--

Art is part of our lives, from the monuments in our communities, to the fashions we wear and the media images we take in, to the exhibits on display in museums and galleries. It permeates our daily life. But why do we study art? How do we talk about Art? Living with Art helps students see art in everyday life by fostering a greater understanding and appreciation of art. Taking a step further, Getlein equips students with the tools necessary to analyze, digest, and uphold a life-long enthusiasm for art. -- Amazon.com

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2020
Edition:Twelfth edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):McGraw-Hill Education
Place of Publication:New York, NY
Language:eng
Publication Date:2020

The Physical Object

Description:xviii, 574 pages : : col. ill. ; : 28 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781259916755, 1259916758, 9781260363890, 1260363899
oclc:on1057241523
LC Classification:N7477
Dewey Decimal:701/.18

Living with art -- What is art? -- Themes of art -- The visual elements -- Principles of design -- Drawing -- Painting -- Prints -- Camera and computer arts -- Graphic design -- Sculpture and installation -- Arts of ritual and daily life -- Architecture -- Ancient Mediterranean worlds -- Christianity and the formation of Europe -- The Renaissance -- The 17th and 18th centuries -- Arts of Islam and of Africa -- Arts of Asia : India, China, and Japan -- Arts of the Pacific and of the Americas -- The modern world : 1800-1945 -- From modern to postmodern -- Contemporary art around the world.