Teach Yourself Art History (Teach Yourself Series) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Graham Whitham (Author)

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"engaging, readable...you will end up with a thorough basic grounding in...art history" -- The Entertainer 20031101 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Whether attending an art appreciation class, visiting a museum, or checking out a gallery exhibit, Teach Yourself Art History introduces neophytes to the fine art of interpreting paintings. Accessible text is accompanied by a 16-page color section and black-and-white images and illustrations. Together these words and visuals provide a framework for understanding the work of great artists in terms of form, social and historical contexts, representation of gender, psychology, and more. Additionally, the book provides a reference for key terms and definitions currently used by art connoisseurs.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071439692
• ISBN-13: 978-0071439695
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,803,414 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)