It is filled with great photographs, illustrations, maps, history of the cultural periods in connection with the items, and especially their impact on countries throughout the world. I am planning on rereading it and then go onto volume 2. I have thoroughly read almost all of Volume One (and skimmed the few pages not read) for my Art History Class. I actually have this (third) edition, but it is in paperback and is in 2 separate volumes, of which I have both. It is filled with great photographs, illustrations, maps, history of the cultural periods in connection with the items, and especially their impact The book above in a combined version of volumes one and two. The book above in a combined version of volumes one and two. But as an introductory volume this was very effective and informative, and if it left me wanting to know more about specific artists and their careers, then perhaps it did its job. With a scope this large, Art History is forced to march pretty quickly through some major artists and time periods that I would have liked to see covered in greater depth. While the writing is simple and direct (again, think textbook), Stokstad writes clearly and does a good job of explaining the importance of artistic movements and concepts for the layman. The book is chock-full of high quality, color photographs of the artwork under discussion, which was an important factor for me. While the emphasis is on painting and sculpture, a significant amount of time is spent on architectural development as well. While plenty of space is devoted to Western artwork, Stokstad also spends time discussing artwork from all over the world. The book is extremely comprehensive, covering artwork from prehistoric cave paintings through the modern and post-modern era.
However, it has plenty to offer the general reader. After some research, I ended up picking up a copy of Marilyn Stokstad’s two-volume set, and I have been picking my way through it ever since, finally polishing volume two off earlier this week.Īrt History is designed as textbook for art history courses, and it can read like a textbook at times (albeit an engaging one). In order to rectify that fact, a few years ago I went in search of a good introductory book. While I have always been interested in the history of art, I really didn’t know much about the subject. Art History is designed as textbook for art history courses, and it can read like a textbook at times (albeit After some research, I ended up picking up a copy of Marilyn Stokstad’s two-volume set, and I have been picking my way through it ever since, finally polishing volume two off earlier this week. In addition to this access code, you will need a course invite link, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Revel.While I have always been interested in the history of art, I really didn’t know much about the subject.
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