Customer Reviews

Art History, Volume 1 (4th Edition)

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3 star:		(1)
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1 star:		(2)

 

 

I had to buy this book for an Art History course in college, and I loved it so much that I was considerng changing my major! This book is amazing.. it covers so much. I held on to it as long as I could but unfortunately I had to sell it for money. I absolutely must buy it back!

it's a good art history book. I am using it as a college class book and there are lots of pictures of all different kinds of the artwork and the book is filled with all forms and types of artwork.Examples: paintings, scultures and monuments

This book was for a class, so I had to get it--but I really did enjoy it. Clearly written, beautifully illustrated. One of my treasured resource books.

Good overview of major artists and styles. Focus on Western World, also includes other parts of the world ie Africa, Asia, India, Native American. Plates are carefully chosen and clear. I always enjoy Stokstad's light commentary on major issues. This along with the companion, Renaissance to Modern Age vol. 2 are valuable elementary set. Even though there is a Fourth Edition with DVD and computer compatibility, these are fine for the price. This book also offers Vango Notes download instructions in the cover, on the reading of the text, haven't used these yet however plan to use to listen in the car.

This book helped me pass my class. It has lots of great information in it if you are one of those history buffs with a touch of art mix in. Overall great book!!

It's just what I needed for my Art Class. It's very informative and easy to read with plenty of pictures.

The text is well organized, doesn't seem to be pushing any political agenda (rare in history books,) the photographs are excellent, and the language is understandable. It is slightly dry.

You will notice that some reviews are really comments about the re-seller's book condition and a lot are repeats from the 2 volume set which has 1240 pages while this volume only has 605.

This volume covers from pre-historic discoveries to the early 1300s. I noticed a review referred to lots of female artists-that is missing in this volume. Others referred to periods after 1350 which are not in this volume either. I liked the good photography, diagrams of architectural styles and their components, and the photographs of models (such as Rome in 324 CE).

The book covers a nice cross section of art from different continents and it provides a good overall summary of art and architecture. What it does not do is explain the reasons for changes in art subjects or architecture. So the reader does not end up with either an in depth understanding of the flow of innovation nor the details of why items ended up looking the way they do. For instance, the madrases and tombs of Samarkand and vicinity have deep blue and turquoise ceramic tiles. For what reason? During this time period in Europe, these colors were more precious than gold.

The book provides a means to determine where your interests are so that you can pursue subjects/books that have a more in depth coverage. Some reviewers have mistakenly assumed that the book is the definitive encyclopedia when there is much more to learn about, such as jewelry, ceramics, glass, and tapestry.

getting this new edition was $$ but had to for class. the cover is that kind of material that is matte but can get alittle finger print on it. but all in all, the text book is fine.

I ordered the book new. It supposed to have an access code for MyArtsLab.com These books do not carry them. You have to pay extra for it.