"Art History: The Basics" is a concise and accessible introduction for the undergraduate approaching the history of art for the first time at college or university, and for anyone with a general interest in the subject. It will give you answers to questions like: What is art and art history? What ar[...]
Never, according to an article by the art critic Louisa Buck in the Evening Standard magazine last year, has the following quotation from US Museum Director Thomas Hoving, seemed more apt: Art is sexy! Art is money-sexy! Art is money-sexy-social-climbing-fantastic!
This book will provide an intr[...]
Is this the right book for me? A straightforward guide to contemporary art Whether you love or loathe it, contemporary art is bound to trigger a reaction. Understand Contemporary Art delves deep into the art scene, exploring different forms including painting, scultpture, installation and video art.[...]