Gardner's Art through the Ages: Backpack Edition, Book B: The Middle Ages
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| Rating | : | 4.30 (686 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1285837991 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Nice introduction to art from the Middle Ages, but This book and the rest of the Gardner's Art Through the Ages: Backpack Edition books allow newcomers to art history to gain a basic understanding of the subject. It introduces basic art movements, periods, and styles and presents numerous examples. The books are rich in color and present the basic information about art pieces.That being said, the books often focus on art styles and periods that appeal to the author(s). There is quite a bit of bias within the descriptions of the pieces and styles; the writers o. starwars81Great textual info with colorful pictures. starwars814 This is part two (Book B) of a set, so it starts on page 208. It came in excellent condition and in good time, which was good since I needed it or school. The backpack edition is nice and light, perfect for school. It has also has nice color pages, which is a must for art books. If you need the full set for a class, I'd recommend getting the backpack editions. I only need Books A and B, but the full set includes four books (A, B, C, and D).. said Great textual info with colorful pictures.. This is part two (Book B) of a set, so it starts on page "Great textual info with colorful pictures." according to starwars81Great textual info with colorful pictures. starwars814 This is part two (Book B) of a set, so it starts on page 208. It came in excellent condition and in good time, which was good since I needed it or school. The backpack edition is nice and light, perfect for school. It has also has nice color pages, which is a must for art books. If you need the full set for a class, I'd recommend getting the backpack editions. I only need Books A and B, but the full set includes four books (A, B, C, and D).. . This is part two (Book B) of a set, so it starts on page 208. It came in excellent condition and in good time, which was good since I needed it or school. The backpack edition is nice and light, perfect for school. It has also has nice color pages, which is a must for art books. If you need the full set for a class, I'd recommend getting the backpack editions. I only need Books A and B, but the full set includes four books (A, B, C, and D).. 08. It came in excellent condition and in good time, which was good since I needed it or school. The backpack edition is nice and light, perfect for school. It has also has nice color pages, which is a must for art books. If you need the full set for a class, I'd recommend getting the backpack editions. I only need Books A and B, but the full set includes four books (A, B, C, and D).. Five Stars efelinka Book was in great condition!
In 2007, he was elected fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, and, in 2009, in recognition of lifetime achievement in publication and teaching, fellow of the Text and Academic Authors Association. Fred S. He has taught the art history survey course for more than three decades, first at the University of Virginia and, since 1978, at Boston Unive
The Fifteenth Edition includes new images, new boxed features, updated maps, new architectural videos, Google Earth coordinates for every artwork and site in the text, architectural reconstructions beautifully rendered by John Burge, and MindTap's personal learning experience.. Easy to read and understand, the text provides a rich cultural backdrop for each of the covered periods and geographical locations and incorporates new artists and art forms--all reproduced according to the highest standards of clarity and color fidelity. GARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES: BACKPACK EDITION, BOOK B: THE MIDDLE AGES, 15e is part of a six-book set that provides you with a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated tour of the world's great artistic traditions. The most widely read and respected history of art and architecture in the English language for over 85 years just got easier to carry
Fred Kleiner's interest in explaining how and why objects functioned within their social, religious, political and funerary contexts effectively opens the door for further learning in the classroom." . "I have taught Survey of Art using Gardner since 1974. The Kleiner versions are masterpieces.""I find ART THROUGH THE AGES to be head and shoulders above other survey texts in terms of its contextual treatment of the objects