Art in the World by Stella Pandell Russell

Art in the World by Stella Pandell Russell

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In this text, art is viewed as an outgrowth of successive periods and cultures, explaining the social fabric of societies and correlating with history, philosophy and science. The text also provides expanded coverage of the arts of the Far East, Mid East, Africa, America and Oceania, with an increased representation of minorities in American art.

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Art in the World by Stella Pandell Russell

In this comprehensive text, art is viewed as an outgrowth of successive periods and cultures, explaining the social fabric of societies and correlating with history, philosophy and science. The text also provides expanded coverage of the arts of the Far East, Mid East, Africa, America (Native) and Oceania, with an increased representation of minorities in American art including Asian-Americans, Hispanic-Americans and African-Americans. Discussions of architecture, painting, sculpture, advertising, graphics, film, photography, printmaking, ceramics, furniture, design. Jewelry and interior design are included to give students a full range of study. This edition with nearly 650 illustrations - more than 300 in color - throughout the text as examples for recognition and learning. Discusses art issues such as art censorship, the art market, and the new role of the museum and public art. "The Artist Sketch", biographies of artists from ancient times to the present, gives students background information and insight into the lives of famous artists. "Art Talk", covers biographies of art dealers, patrons and critics, as well as museum technologies, provides insight into important people and developments in the art world.
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ISBN 13 9780030765438
ISBN 10 0030765439
Title Art in the World
Author Stella Pandell Russell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
Year published 1993-01-02
Number of pages 560
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.