This appealing art history/art appreciation textbook for a first undergraduate course features high-quality color art on every page, along with boxes on high-interest topics such as Van Gogh’s ear. Compare/contrast boxes juxtapose two pieces, and closer-look boxes give insight on artist’s personalities. Two-page spreads with photos and text offer art tours of major cities around the world. Coverage encompasses visual and design principles, two- and three-dimensional media, and art through the ages up to the 21st century. The companion web site offers expanded art tours with additional photos, maps, and links. The web site also provides image flashcards, quizzes, interactive tutorials, video demonstrations of studio art techniques, podcasts, and panoramic views of architecture. This 10th edition provides a new final chapter on the 21st century, with discussion of 24 new works. The chapter on the age of faith now includes discussion of the art of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. There is also new material on topics such as green buildings, the art of ancient China and India, and conceptual art. Annotation ©2014 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com) Read Less