This extensively illustrated textbook covers art from ancient times to the present day and offers students a basis for comprehending and discussing any of that art. Fichner-Rathus )art, College of New Jersey( surveys definitions of art, principles of design, style, form and content, and the elements of two- and three-dimensional media. This eighth edition contains many new images; a "compare and contrast" feature pairing two or more works; a "closer look" feature offering insight into artists and their contexts; quotations from artists; and eight art tours of major cities throughout the world. The accompanying CD-ROM gives students interactive experience and access to technological resources. Annotation #169;2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR )booknews.com(
This very concise global art history text provides an accessible writing style and an affordable text for your students. Moreover, student access to the premium website, which features a study guide, flashcards, and more, comes with each new copy of the text at no extra charge.
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United States ; United Kingdom
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Thomson Wadsworth
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2008
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vii, 328 p. : ill. )some col.( ; 28 cm.
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Includes index.
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ISBN-10: 049510406x
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ISBN-13: 9780495104063
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