Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice, with Core Concepts in Art v3.0 [Paperback]

Otto G. Ocvirk (Author), Robert E. Stinson (Author), Philip R. Wigg (Author), Robert O. Bone (Author), David L. Cayton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 26, 2005 | ISBN-10: 0072878711 | ISBN-13: 978-0072878714 | Edition: 10th

The original text that set the standard for introduction to art courses across the country, Art Fundamentals has guided generations of students through the essential elements of art as well as the rich and varied history of their uses.

The tenth edition expands the wealth of related study materials available to students and faculty by offering a student CD-ROM, Core Concepts in Art, packaged free with every new copy of the text, as well as a comprehensive text-specific Online Learning Center; together these materials reinforce the principles and elements of design with practical exercises, self-guided tutorials, interactive examples, and suggested student projects.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 354 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education; 10th edition (July 26, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072878711
• ISBN-13: 978-0072878714
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 9.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #484,675 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Standard Text Now Greatly Improved, September 13, 2005

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice, with Core Concepts in Art v3.0 (Paperback)

This new tenth edition of this classic book has been expanded and changed in two significant ways.

First the CD-ROM that comes with the book has been extensively enhanced under the direction of Bonnie Mitchell of Bowling Green State University. The CD-ROM now opens with a menu of five major areas:

Elements and Principles of Art

Art Techniques

Chapter Resources, reviewing each chapter in the book.

Study Skills Primer

Internet Resources (aimed at those new to the web).

The book itself has been brought up to date with a broader array of media and represents more diverse artists than previously. New sections have been added on video art, contemporary photography, and global art. In addition the entire text has been reviewed and changed to increase the readability.

Finally the book has been integrated with the publishers Online Learning Center which has quite a bit of additional material including trial quizzes, flash cards, crossword puzzles (to assist in the vocabulary development), and a link to McGraw-Hills Art Supersite with additional more general information.

This book has long been a standard text in the field. The new edition brings it completely up to date.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but I liked previous editions ..., January 14, 2007

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This review is from: Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice, with Core Concepts in Art v3.0 (Paperback)

I have an older version of this book. I found this most recent version good because of the color pictures. The CD that comes with it is also a nice edition as it walks you through the principles presented in the book using Flash. However, the older version seems more clear in the area of writing and vocabulary. I'm not sure why you need to change an edition by making it wordier, but that seems to be the case here.

So, overall, it's a good book because of its pictures and CD. If you don't have earlier versions of the book you won't be missing anything so I'd recommend it wholeheartedly. If you do own an earlier copy and want this one as well, try to find it cheaper on another site.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Text Book for beginners, September 22, 2008

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William J. Brennan "Bill Brennan" (Highlands Ranch, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice, with Core Concepts in Art v3.0 (Paperback)

This is an excellent text book for first time students in a fine arts education program. It covers the subject of 2 Dimension Design very thoroughly. It is relatively easy to read and comprehend.

Bill Brennan