Art History: The Basics by Diana Newall

Art History: The Basics by Diana Newall

Offers an introduction for the undergraduate approaching the history of art. This book provides answers to questions like: What is art and art history? What are the main methodologies used to understand art? How have ideas about form, sex and gender shaped representation? And, what connects art with psychoanalysis, semiotics and Marxism?

'Invaluable to the emerging art historian.. refreshing and realistic... For those thinking of studying art history in the West today, this guide will serve as an invaluable signpost.' - The Art Book

Grant Pooke lectures in the History & Philosophy of Art at the University of Kent. He is co-author of Teach Yourself Art History (2003) and the author of Francis Klingender 1907–1955: An Iconographer Out of Time (2007). Diana Newall completed her doctoral studies at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Previously an authoring consultant for the Open University’s Teach&Learn project, Diana works as a freelance lecturer and writer.

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ISBN 13	9780415373081
ISBN 10	0415373085
Title	Art History: The Basics
Author	Diana Newall
Series	The Basics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2007-11-21
Number of pages	288
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