Published with the prestigious Association of Art Historians, this thematic and visually impressive textbook equips students with the skills to explore, experience, and analyze art. Offers the first A level textbook tailored to the specific requirements of the AQA History of Art course Explores some of the greatest works of art through the themes of form and style; materials and technique; social and historical contexts; patronage; form and function; status of the artist; and gender, nationality and ethnicity Features a full–colour design and is lavishly illustrated with over 200 colour images Written by a respected History of Art A level teacher with over 15 years experience Includes checkpoint questions and chapter summary exercises, and is supported by interactive online resources for teachers, students, and anyone seeking a practical and general Art History education Offers both student and enthusiasts alike new ways of seeing, understanding and experiencing art and the visual world that surrounds us INDICE: AcknowledgementsIntroductionToolboxChapter 1: Genres and SubjectsChapter 2: Materials, Techniques and ProcessesChapter 3: Form, Style and FunctionChapter 4: Social and Historical ContextsChapter 5: Patronage and the Social and Cultural Status of the ArtistChapter 6: Gender, Nationality and EthnicityGlossaryIndex
- ISBN: 978-1-118-90517-3
- Editorial: Wiley–Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 304
- Fecha Publicación: 16/10/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés