Looking at Art [with Art History Interactive CD for PC/MAC]

by Laurie Schneider Adams

This stimulating and fascinating introduction to art contains a series of thematic chapters covering a range of topics that will provide readers with a basis for approaching art and enjoying it. It also serves to dispel some preconceptions about the visual arts—assumptions made about a work based on an individual's own experience. Chapter topics include the appeal and aims of art, style and formal elements, artists at work, art themes, art in and out of context, approaches to art, and arguing about art. For museum goers and anyone who wants a better understanding of art.

Genres: Art, School

176 pages, Paperback

First published July 30, 2007

Reviews

[brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. I considered myself art illiterate before learning about art with this book & my professor. Its great to have an educated open mind now to help me appreciate art and view in from a new perspective.

[Emma Grove · Rating 3 out of 5]

had to read this for class. somewhat interesting and gave me some deeper insight into art, but still a textbook nonetheless and could get a little boring at some points.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very helpful guide through the basics of art. I don't have a lot of previous knowledge in art- overall I know paintings and artists but have no idea about the analysis of art. This book opens your mind to the various meanings that art can take beyond of what the eyes can see.

[Ami · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dry, not particularly insightful; reads like a meandering textbook.