History of Art by Marcia Pointon

History of Art by Marcia Pointon

This fully revised edition of the History of Art: A Student's Handbook introduces students to the kinds of practices, challenges, questions and writings they will encounter in studying the history of art.

Marcia Pointon conveys the excitement of Art History as a multi-faceted discipline addressing all aspects of the study of media, communication and representation. She describes and analyses different methods and approaches to the discipline, explaining their history and their effects on the day-to-day learning process. She also discusses the relationship of Art History to related disciplines including film, literature, design history and anthropology.

The fifth edition of this classic text includes:

• - information on why Art History is important and relevant in today's world
• guidance on choosing a degree course
• case studies of careers pursued by Art History graduates
• advice on study skills and reading methods
• a bibliography and further reading
• detailed up to date advice on electronic resources and links to essential websites

History of Art covers academic, training and vocational aspects of Art History, providing a wealth of information on the characteristics of courses available and on the relationship between Art History and the world of museums and heritage.

Pointon, Marcia: - Marcia Pointon is professor emerita in the history of art at the University of Manchester. She is the author of Brilliant Effects: A Cultural History of Gem Stones and Jewellery, Portrayal and the Search for Identity, and History of Art: A Student s Handbook.

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ISBN 13	9780047010118
ISBN 10	0047010118
Title	History of Art
Author	Marcia Pointon
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	1980-09-18
Number of pages	104
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