Art Past Art Present - Softcover

Wilkins, David G.; Linduff, Katheryn M.; Schultz,

Softcover

ISBN 10: 013062084X ISBN 13: 9780130620842

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1994

Synopsis

Art Past Art Present brings to life the history of art, from prehistoric times to the present day, with analyses of works of art, artists, patrons, and techniques from around the world.
With a new design and many new illustrations, this edition retains the elements that have been justly praised in earlier editions: introductory overviews offering a Brief Insight into each major period; Timelines which further enhance our understanding of the historical, geographical and cultural context of artworks; over twenty color maps; boxed essays on Techniques in art and architecture; Art Past Art Present boxes, illuminating the relationship between the art being discussed and our modern world; a series of Theme Spreads presenting groups of works from different periods and locations that can be more fully understood when seen in the context of other works representing the same theme. The authors have made liberal use of quotation from historical documents, and key terms are highlighted and defined in the Glossary.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Featuring an easy-to-use format -- with general period/style introductions followed by self-contained sections on a limited number of specific representative artistic works -- this introduction to art history emphasizes the historical and cultural contexts which help explain the works.

From the Back Cover:

Authoritative and substantive—yetaccessible—Art Past, Art Present, 6theditionlooks at the historical and cultural contexts of art works and architecture around the world from prehistoric times to the 20th century.

 

The authors recognized the need for an easy-to-use format that is accessible for both teachers and students.  Each topic inArt Past, Art Presentis organized into two- and four-page units and provides a clear and concise treatment of a select number of artworks, making it easier for instructors to focus on what is important and for students to learn.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 013062084X
• ISBN 13: 9780130620842
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2