Artforms: An Introduction to the Visual Arts (7th Edition)
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ISBN: 0130899798 / Publisher: Prentice Hall, March 2001
New edition of a reference that introduces art through visual experience. Duane Preble (emeritus, U....
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New edition of a reference that introduces art through visual experience. Duane Preble (emeritus, U. of Hawaii), Sarah Preble (Hawaii State Library), and Patrick Frank (U. of Kansas) present art theory, practice, and history in a way intended to help readers develop an informed foundation for individual understanding and enjoyment of art. The 25 chapters cover the nature of art, the language of visual experience, two and three dimensional arts, art as cultural heritage, and the modern world. New material includes 28 additional illustrations of current works, recent advances in scholarship, and a bridge to the digital world. The included CD-ROM contains interviews with contemporary artists. Extensively illustrated in color and b&w. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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