The History of Western Art

Name: The History of Western Art
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500296653
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By Janetta Rebold Benton

Series: Art Essentials

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The History of Western Art by Janetta Rebold Benton provides a comprehensive overview of Western art, capturing its evolution from ancient times through to contemporary periods. The book delves into significant movements, styles, and artists, offering insights into their historical and cultural significance. Illustrations enhance the narrative, making it an engaging resource for both students and enthusiasts of arts and culture.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in exploring the evolution of Western art from ancient times to the present. It offers a comprehensive and visual journey through different artistic movements, making it an ideal read for anyone passionate about understanding how culture and society have influenced art throughout history.

A concise, reader-friendly illustrated survey of Western art and architecture from prehistory to the present day.

A concise, reader-friendly illustrated survey of Western art and architecture from prehistory to the present day

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The History of Western Art by Janetta Rebold Benton is a concise, reader-friendly illustrated survey of Western art and architecture from prehistory to the present day.

Acknowledging how architecture, painting, sculpture, and the decorative arts reflect the culture and society of their time, this latest addition to the Art Essentials series invites the reader to experience and appreciate the entirety of Western art from prehistory to today.

Focusing on the 'history' in art history, each of the twelve chapters opens with a question to ponder, followed by a summary of the major historical developments of the period. This includes touching on social structure, political organization, migration, race, religious beliefs, scientific advances, and customs.

An exploration of these themes in the visual arts reveals how architecture, sculpture, and painting simultaneously shape, reflect, and document the culture of the time and place they were created. A secondary focus explores the constantly evolving aesthetic preferences that swing between naturalism and abstraction, with each era and style either rebelling against the previous or seeking to improve it. Antecedents and outside influences are also discussed.

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The History of Western Art by Janetta Rebold Benton is praised for its perceptive insights into key works of art and architecture. Richard Cork highlights the book's strength in linking these artworks to their historical contexts, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of Western art.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500296653

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 420g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Janetta Rebold Benton is the Distinguished Professor of Art History at Pace University, New York, and the author of several books and articles on art including How to Understand Art in the Art Essentials series (Thames & Hudson, 2021). She is the recipient of two Fulbright Scholar Awards as Visiting Professor (China 2018; Russia 2012), and lectures at the Smithsonian Institution, 92nd Street Y, and previously at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.