Methods and Theories of Art History

by Michael Watt Cothren, Anne D'Alleva

This book is an accessible introduction to the critical theories used in analysing art. It covers a broad range of approaches, presenting individual arguments, controversies and divergent perspectives. This edition has been updated to reflect recent scholarship in contemporary art and has been broken down into smaller sections for greater accessibility. The book begins with a revised discussion of the difference between method and theory. The following chapters apply the varying approaches to works of art, some of them new to this edition. The book ends with a new conclusion that focuses on the way the study of art is informed by theory.

Genres: Art History, Nonfiction, Art

200 pages, Paperback

Published August 10, 2021

Reviews

[Brooke DiGiacomo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very digestible for such abstract, theory based content.

[Marnie S · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bachelors degree in 1

[Ben · Rating 4 out of 5]

It gives you the basics in a way you feel it is obvious and just have never thought of it before. Definitely biased for Feminism to be the preferred method.