Art History for Dummies

Name: Art History for Dummies
ISBN: 9781119868668

Jesse Bryant Wilder

Wiley · Paperback · April 19, 2022

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Who it’s for: Trace how art and history shape one another, from cave paintings to today’s eclectic art scene.
Themes: Art through the ages, How history influences art, Modern art movements
Genres: Art History, Contemporary Art History (1945-), Ancient & Classical Art History

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Ready to discover the fascinating world of art history? Let’s (Van) Gogh! Fine art might seem intimidating at first. But with the right guide, anyone can learn to appreciate and understand the stimulating and beautiful work of history’s greatest painters, sculptors, and architects. In Art History For Dummies, we’ll take you on a journey through fine art from all eras, from Cave Art to the Colosseum, and from Michelangelo to Picasso and the modern masters.

Along the way, you’ll learn about how history has influenced art, and vice versa. This updated edition includes: - Brand new material on a wider array of renowned female artists - Explorations of the Harlem Renaissance, American Impressionism, and the Precisionists - Discussions of art in the 20th and 21st centuries, including Dadaism, Constructivism, Surrealism, and today’s eclectic art scene Is there an exhibition in your town you want to see? Prep before going with Art History For Dummies and show your friends what an Art Smartie you are. An unbeatable reference for anyone looking to build a foundational understanding of art in a historical context, Art History For Dummies is your personal companion that makes fine art even finer!

Art in Context

Trace how art and history shape one another, from cave paintings to today’s eclectic art scene.

Come here for

A broad tour through painters, sculptors, architects, and artistic movements
Fresh attention to renowned female artists and American movements

Expect

A guide to understanding fine art in its historical context
Coverage spanning ancient works, modern movements, and contemporary art

Where it sits

Art History	98%
Ancient & Classical Art History	38%
Contemporary Art History (1945-)	31%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

Collecting Art
Ancient & Classical Art History
Modern Art History (to 1945)

Authors: Jesse Bryant Wilder
Publisher: Wiley
Published: April 19, 2022
Format: Paperback
Theme: Art through the ages · How history influences art · Modern art movements
Reading lane: Collecting Art