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Fundamentals of Art History

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Fundamentals of Art History offers a clear and accessible introduction to art historical methods, focusing on formal and contextual analysis. This updated edition, revised by Michael Cothren, expands its scope to include iconography, iconology, and the influence of markets and museums. It emphasises global and multicultural perspectives with new images, case studies, and practical advice on preparing for exams and academic writing.
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This book is ideal for students and newcomers to art history seeking practical methods to deepen their understanding and succeed academically.

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This invaluable guide enables students to get the most from their art history course

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This invaluable guide enables students to get the most from their art history course. Written in an accessible style, the book introduces two basic art historical methods—formal analysis and contextual analysis.

In this new edition, revising author Michael Cothren has extended the discussion on iconography and iconology, as well as adding discussions on the effects of the market and museums on art. Greater emphasis is placed on the global and multicultural aspects of art creation and analysis, with new images and more case studies.

There is more step-by-step guidance on how to use these methods to prepare for exams and write papers.

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Clear and concise guidance on the key aspects of writing and studying the history of art, praised by Blair Cunningham from the University of Glasgow.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913947019

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Illustration: 42

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 327g

Pages: 168

About the Author

Anne D'Alleva (Author)

Anne D'Alleva is Associate Professor of Art History and Women's Studies at the University of Connecticut. She is the author of Arts of the Pacific Islands, and, with Michael Cothren, Fundamentals of Art History and Methods & Theories of Art History, Third Edition.

Michael Cothren (Author)

Michael Cothren is Scheuer Family Professor Emeritus of Humanities, Swarthmore College. He is co-author of Art History, Art: A Brief History, and, with Anne D'Alleva, Fundamentals of Art History and Methods & Theories of Art History, Third Edition.

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