{"product_id":"art-history-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Art History for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJesse Bryant Wilder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReady to discover the fascinating world of art history? Let's (Van) Gogh!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFine art might seem intimidating at first. But with the right guide, anyone can learn to appreciate and understand the stimulating and beautiful work of history's greatest painters, sculptors, and architects. In \u003ci\u003eArt History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e, we'll take you on a journey through fine art from all eras, from Cave Art to the Colosseum, and from Michelangelo to Picasso and the modern masters. Along the way, you'll learn about how history has influenced art, and vice versa. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrand new material on a wider array of renowned female artists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplorations of the Harlem Renaissance, American Impressionism, and the Precisionists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscussions of art in the 20th and 21st centuries, including Dadaism, Constructivism, Surrealism, and today's eclectic art scene\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs there an exhibition in your town you want to see? Prep before going with \u003ci\u003eArt History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e and show your friends what an Art Smartie you are. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unbeatable reference for anyone looking to build a foundational understanding of art in a historical context, \u003ci\u003eArt History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is your personal companion that makes fine art even finer! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn your brain into an art academy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eArt History For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is a time machine that guides you through the most beautiful, shocking, and influential moments in the history of human creativity. You'll learn your Picasso from your Warhol, your Realism from your Rococo--and we'll help you figure out why it all matters, anyway. In this new edition, you'll discover more female artists, the Harlem Renaissance, and additional prominent art movements. Take a deep dive into art history with this full-color book, and impress your friends with how knowledgeable you've become. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCave paintings and ancient art\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe classics of Greece and Rome\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe art of architecture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedieval illuminations and religious art\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll about the Renaissance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAmerican Impressionism and Precisionism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century and Postmodern art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJesse Bryant Wilder\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder, publisher, and editor of NEXUS, a series of interdisciplinary textbooks used in high schools around the country. He has written several textbooks on art and art history and was an art critic for \u003ci\u003eThe Plain Dealer\u003c\/i\u003e and Cleveland.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.5 x 8.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 19, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42733346422847,"sku":"9781119868668","price":41.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/ae75cecbc1e5e70c8306d5d3f2b563f7.webp?v=1765135597","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/art-history-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}