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

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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.

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.

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

Art Fundamentals is a great text book. It gives information, examples, and drives you from basics to most modern concepts and trends.

[ASIN:0072878711 Art Fundamentals and CC CD-ROM v3.0 (MP)]]

Recieved quicker than expected. Purchased the "without CD" option. Book was in excellent condition. Thanks!

there was no CD ROM included with the book, so I would say that's false advertising. I emailed the merchant, but there was no response.

I was disappointed that I bought this book because i found it so dull that I couldn't keep reading it. I've seen better so I wasn't very impressed. If its for a class, I would try to avoid buying it because it probably won't help you very much.

This book was exactly what the teacher wanted and it got to me in a timely manner!! Thank you so much.