World of Art, A (6th Edition) [Paperback]

Henry M. Sayre (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205677207 | ISBN-13: 978-0205677207 | Publication Date: October 11, 2009 | Edition: 6

Why A World of Art? Henry Sayre wrote the first edition of World of Art  because he wanted to use a text in his own art appreciation course that truly represented all artists, not just the Western canon found at that time in the other texts. He also wanted a text that fostered critical thinking through looking at, talking about, and questioning works of art for his students. We are proud to present the new sixth edition of World of Art, which further strengthens these two key aspects of the text while presenting hot topics like video and time-based media.

 

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Student Feedback on the new 6th edition of A World of Art:

 

Hi Mr. Sayre,

 

I've just completed a class through Indiana University and wanted to take a moment to write you.

The text book for this class was your "A World of Art" and I want you to know how much I enjoyed your book. I'm sure you don't get many emails thanking you for your textbook, but I find myself compelled to write.

 

Throughout the class I was struck by how easy you made art to understand. I found each chapter almost like having a conversation with a professor and thought you might like to hear that one student out there very much appreciated the way you approached your writing.

 

Oddly, I am originally from Oregon, living in Philadelphia, and taking an Art course at Indiana University...what a small world we all live in!

 

Sending my best and wanting you to know that your textbook is one that, rather than return for half credit, I'll happily keep on my bookshelf.

 

Best regards,

Siobhan Hanna

Product Details

• Paperback: 576 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 6 edition (October 11, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205677207
• ISBN-13: 978-0205677207
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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  • #6 in Books > Arts & Photography > History & Criticism

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Warning! Don't Buy this Book, March 5, 2011

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to Art, October 5, 2010

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I bought this book for my school course, but unlike most school textbooks I found it very fun and easy to follow, really well laid-out and beautiful enough to leave on the coffee table for non-students to pick up, thumb through and able to appreciate.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sayre has Created a Masterpiece, January 11, 2011

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This review is from: World of Art, A (6th Edition) (Paperback)

For my Art Appreciation course, I had to read The World of Art by Sayre. I fully enjoyed how Sayre has layed out the content in this textbook. The chapters are fairly long, but the content is very interesting and through. Also, the MyArtsLab that goes along with the book is easy. The online chapter quizzes go along almost completely with the text in the book. I was not a big art lover before this book, but after this course and reading this book, I am now an art lover. Thanks to Sayre, I am well versed in the art world.