Art Through the Ages
by Helen Gardner, Fred S. Kleiner, Christin J. Mamiya
Art Through the Ages by Helen Gardner, Fred S. Kleiner, Christin J. Mamiya holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 23.7K reader ratings. First published in 1926.
About Art Through the Ages
This classic art history survey text has sold over 2 million copies since 1st published in 1926. An ideal text for the full-year art history course, it surveys the entire span of Western art from prehistory to the present & offers overviews of significant areas of non-Western art. Heightened visual appeal & superior accuracy of color results from printing at 175-line resolution. Adds new maps, timelines & improved photographic views. Reorganized, expanded & revised chapters in Part I reflect significant changes in the field of ancient art over the last decade. Increases attention to sociopolitical context of works of art in the ancient world. Presents more classical works of art created for non-elite patrons. Reorganized Early Christian, Islamic & Byzantine material. Expands coverage of Chinese art & introduction of Korean art. Expands coverage of Mayan ceramics & stelae, new coverage of Peruvian textiles & Colombian goldwork. Revision of African art, updated in a separate chapter with twice as many images. Reorganized chapters covering Northern & Italian Renaissance. Increases coverage of women & minority artists. Reorganized 18th, 19th & 20th-century material. New images from 19-20th-century artists.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Helen Gardner, Fred S. Kleiner, Christin J. Mamiya |
| Published | 1926 |
| Genres | Arts & Photography, History, Non-Fiction, Classics, Philosophy |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 23,738 |
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What genre is Art Through the Ages?
Art Through the Ages is categorized as Arts & Photography, History, Non-Fiction, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Classics.
Is Art Through the Ages worth reading?
Based on 23.7K reader ratings, Art Through the Ages has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
Who wrote Art Through the Ages?
Art Through the Ages was written by Helen Gardner, Fred S. Kleiner, Christin J. Mamiya. It was first published in 1926.
What is the ISBN for Art Through the Ages?
The ISBN-13 for Art Through the Ages is 9780155050910.0.
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