s/t: A Survey of the Major Visual Arts from the Dawn of History to the Present Day This classic book uses an exceptional art program, featuring impeccable accurate five-color illustrations, to introduce readers to the vast world of painting, sculpture, architecture, photography and the minor arts. With its effectively written, balanced and interesting narrative, this book presents art as a succession of styles--from Prehistory through the 20th century--and enlarges the readers' capacity to appreciate works of art individually. Written more than 40 years ago, this text has been constantly reworked to respond to the needs of this ever-changing field. A reference work suitable for those employed in all art media, including painters, sculptors, photographers and architects.
H. W. Janson Books
Horst Waldemar Janson, writing as H. W. Janson, was a distinguished scholar of art history. He is most recognized for his seminal work, History of Art, which has become an indispensable resource for art enthusiasts globally. This comprehensive text, first published in 1962, has reached over two million readers across fifteen languages, cementing its status as a foundational piece in art historical scholarship.
A History of Modern Art: Fourth Edition
- 856 pages
- 30 hours of reading
Completely revised, this book has been expanded to cover the important developments in recent art, architecture and photography. There is an increased focus on all modern art media, including photography, performance art, installation art, collaboration, video and mixed-media works.
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