Art in the Nineteenth Century (Art and Artists) [Library Binding]

Jillian Powell (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1994 | Series: Art and Artists

An exploration of how wars, revolutions and industrialisation in Europe and America affected the art of the period, and how the introduction of new building materials resulted in the first skyscrapers and the Eiffel Tower. A title from the ARTS AND ARTISTS series, illustrated throughout. Suitable for National Curriculum and GCSE.

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up--With the exception of noting a few women artists, these two art histories are solidly traditional in content and approach. The lower third of each page is used for a running chronological commentary of key events; general reflections (``sculpture was a popular form of art during the nineteenth century'' [Powell]); and very brief notes on specific artists. The authors give weight to the evolution of artistic styles, from Mannerists to Realists to Impressionists. Some of the information is repeated in the ample captions that accompany the full-color reproductions (and a very few sculptures) at the top of the pages. Of course the task set is impossible and, as conceived, misleading. So much is left out: artist, patrons, countries, even continents, and many art forms. Only a few of the peaks, arbitrarily chosen, are included. And both authors use terms such as ``masterpiece'' and ``the greatest'' without properly explaining these accolades. As a dip into the almost boundless sea of art history, these books will suffice--but only if readers are then motivated to seek further immersion in more detailed resources.

Kenneth Marantz, Art Education Department, Ohio State University, Columbus

Copyright 1995 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Thomson Learning (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568472196
• ISBN-13: 978-1568472195
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,273,321 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introductory book on an interesting topic, May 4, 2000

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This review is from: Art in the Nineteenth Century (Art and Artists) (Library Binding)

I first bought this book for my daughter because she was fascinated by my art books but flummoxed by the text. She was enchanted by the book! It gives an insight into many of the great works of the era - including images that she has seen portrayed in pop art of this century, as well as in advertising and other media.

If you have a child who is artistic or is merely interested in the images that make up our world today, this is an excellent grounding in a complex and colourful topic.