Frames of Reference: Art, History, and the World [Paperback]

Janet Marquardt (Author), Stephen Eskilson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072829486 | ISBN-13: 978-0072829488 | Publication Date: November 2003

Driven by the authors' conviction that education ought to be a process of inquiry rather than submission to received wisdom, Frames of Reference develops students’ critical understanding and appreciation of art by focusing on interesting intersections among the viewpoints of patrons, artists, viewers, and critics. Thematically organized with a chronological underpinning, the text includes thought-provoking chapter topics such as "The Earth as Art," "Representations of the Gods," "Patrons and the Role of the Artist," "Utopia and Dystopia," and "Identity in Contemporary Art."

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Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx) (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072829486
• ISBN-13: 978-0072829488
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #676,722 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Frames of Reference, June 7, 2010

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This review is from: Frames of Reference: Art, History, and the World with CD-ROM (Paperback)

The book was what I need, but the excessive writing and highlighting was a bit much for the price. Every page seems to be in tact and somewhat readable. The seller stated some highlighting, but just about every page was writen on or colored. But it must do for now. Also the book didn't come with the cd-rom as stated.