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Now in a new Second Edition, A World of Art offers a basic introduction to art that extends the traditional discussion of the formal, stylistic, and historical characteristics of art in Western culture to include works by artists from around the world. Works of art are placed in a broader and more diverse cultural context, thereby allowing students to begin to understand each other better and learn what traditions make their own culture unique. Henry Sayre, author of the best-selling Writing About Art, employs examples that are topical, interesting, and lend themselves to critical scrutiny.
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New edition of a particularly attractive and accessible introduction to art. Arrangement is in thematic divisions discussing art appreciation; the formal elements and their design e.g. line, space, light and color; the various fine arts media; and architecture and design in everyday life. An illustrated historical timeline of art occupies about one-quarter of the book. Throughout, the volume is abundantly illustrated with intelligently chosen examples. This edition has been revised to accompany a PBS television series and telecourse for teaching art appreciation titled "A World of Art; Works in Progress." Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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