Fundamentals of Art History

(Paperback)

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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 history of art. * BLAIR CUNNINGHAM - UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW *

Author Bio

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.