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Art Theory for Beginners

by Natalie Turner, Richard Osborne
RM40.30 MYR
Art Theory for Beginners
Art Theory for Beginners

Journey through art evolution, concept to postmodernism.

Picking up "Art Theory for Beginners" might feel like you've grabbed a time machine, whisking you through thousands of years of artistic exploration. It demystifies the dense world of art theory with wit and clarity, making it perfect for anyone who's ever gazed at an artwork and pondered its significance or the minds behind the canvas. Whether you're an art newbie or a seasoned gallery goer, this read promises to enhance your understanding and appreciation of art's vast landscape.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Art Theory for Beginners

by Natalie Turner, Richard Osborne
RM40.30 MYR
ISBN: 9781934389478
Authors: Natalie Turner, Richard Osborne
Publisher: For Beginners
Date of Publication: 2009-09-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Philosophy, Art
Related Topics: Theory, History, Art History
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 154 readers)

Description

From Paleolithic cave-painting to postmodernism, Art Theory for Beginners is a concise and entertaining survey of the major historical and current debates on art. Painters, theorists, and philosophers are all included to show how the idea of art has developed over the last 5,000 years. Art is a visual representation of a range of concepts, stories, and emotions, including curiosity, humanity, political statements, and the Self. Art Theory for Beginners examines and explains the development of the different ways in which people study, interpret, and appreciate art in its rich variety of forms. Art Theory for Beginners is a clear and entertaining introduction to the complex questions that stem from the simple idea of 'art'.
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Journey through art evolution, concept to postmodernism.

Picking up "Art Theory for Beginners" might feel like you've grabbed a time machine, whisking you through thousands of years of artistic exploration. It demystifies the dense world of art theory with wit and clarity, making it perfect for anyone who's ever gazed at an artwork and pondered its significance or the minds behind the canvas. Whether you're an art newbie or a seasoned gallery goer, this read promises to enhance your understanding and appreciation of art's vast landscape.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.