Art History For Dummies

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By Jesse Bryant Wilder

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Art History For Dummies by Jesse Bryant Wilder provides an accessible and engaging overview of art history, examining key movements, influential artists, and significant artworks across different periods. It breaks down complex concepts into understandable explanations, making art history approachable for everyone, from beginners to seasoned enthusiasts. The book also offers insights into how art influences society and vice versa.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the evolution of art and want to explore major movements and influential artists throughout history. It presents complex art concepts in an accessible and engaging way, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned art lovers seeking a fresh perspective.

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Ready to discover the fascinating world of art history? Let’s (Van) Gogh!

Fine 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 Art History For Dummies, 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.

This updated edition includes:

Brand new material on a wider array of renowned female artists
Explorations of the Harlem Renaissance, American Impressionism, and the Precisionists
Discussions of art in the 20th and 21st centuries, including Dadaism, Constructivism, Surrealism, and today’s eclectic art scene

Is there an exhibition in your town you want to see? Prep before going with Art History For Dummies and show your friends what an Art Smartie you are.

An unbeatable reference for anyone looking to build a foundational understanding of art in a historical context, Art History For Dummies is your personal companion that makes fine art even finer!

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119868668

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 21 June 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 274.0mm

Weight: 1179g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Jesse Bryant Wilder 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 The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com.