Basic History of Western Art/New Myartslab w/Etext Access Card Package

by H.W. Janson, Penelope J.E. Davies, Frima Fox Hofrichter

"A concise introduction to the Western tradition in art." "Janson's ""Basic History of Art" provides readers with a beautifully illustrated and masterfully concise introduction to the Western tradition of art history. The text centers discussions around the object, its manufacture, and its visual character. It considers the contribution of the artist as an important part of the analysis. This edition creates a narrative of how art has changed over time in the cultures that Europe has claimed as its patrimony and that Americans have claimed through their connection to Europe. "Janson's Basic History of Western Art" continues to maintain separate chapters on the Northern European Renaissance, the Italian Renaissance, and the High Renaissance, with stylistic divisions for key periods of the modern era. The 9th edition brings some exciting changes. For the first time, "Janson's Basic History of Western Art" comes with MyArtsLab, which provides students with an interactive learning experience. Also, the text incorporates new learning objectives, graphics, and maps throughout. In response to reviewer's requests, this new edition expands the coverage of Islamic art into its own chapter. MyArtsLab is an integral part of the Davies et al, program. Key learning applications include, Art 21 and Studio Technique videos, 360-degree architectural panoramas and simulations and Closer Look tours. A better teaching and learning experience This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how:
"Personalize Learning"- MyArtsLab is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program. It helps students prepare for class and instructor gauge individual and class performance.
"Improve Critical Thinking"" -- ""Points of Inquiry" and "Points of Reflection" coordinated with learning objectives help students think critically about what they have read.
"Engage Students"-- Updated images, MyArtsLab, and the clarity of the text provide a wonderful engaging student experience.
"Support Instructors"" -- "Instructor resources are available in one convenient location. Figures, videos, and teacher support materials create a dynamic, engaging course.
0205925928 / 9780205925926 Janson's Basic History of Western Art Plus NEW MyArtsLab with eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0205206565 / 9780205206568 NEW MyArtsLab with Pearson eText -- Valuepack Access Card 0205242634 / 9780205242634 Janson's Basic History of Western Art

Genres: Art, Nonfiction

672 pages, Paperback

First published February 26, 2005

About the author

Horst Waldemar Janson, who published as H. W. Janson, was a Russian-American scholar of art history best known for his History of Art, which was first published in 1962 and has sold more than two million copies in fifteen languages.

Reviews

[Donna Mazalin]

for my class

[Crystal M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive and full of the artwork it talks about. The author is knowledgeable and writes for an academic, adult audience. It's dense, so I only got through about five pages a day. Learned a lot.