The Handy Art History Answer Book

(Paperback)

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The major art pieces, most important artists, and significant artistic movements from 35,000 BCE to today are collected together in this easy to read resource on art history. Continuing in the tradition of the standout Hand Answer Book reference series, this book not only the covers the development of Western art, but also the history of art across the globe. An overview of art -- its history, techniques, materials, forms, colours, style, the nature of artistic expression, and how to look at art -- is followed by examinations of the main periods and movements of art history. The book both explains and shows important elements, influences, artists, and masterworks of era and the world events and cultures that influenced and changed them through nearly 150 colour images of indispensable masterworks. This accessible and entertaining resource for readers with a casual interest in art history as well as industry professionals also includes a glossary of terms to demystify jargon and explain theory.

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"Using the series signature question-and-answer format, this title offers 600 entries on the major artists, schools, periods, movements, and techniques of art from all areas of the world. Recommended for junior and senior high school students and adult general readers." Library Journal

" a truly colorful gift." The Bookworm Sez

"...well-produced book offers basic information about elements of art and architecture, media employed, and a timeline of world art beginning with Prehistoric (from 35,000 B.C.) and continuing into the present. ... curious art explorers could very well start at the beginning and just devour the entire book; answers to particular questions will most likely lead on to others. ... With Leonardo's beautiful Ginevra de' Benci beckoning from cover and title page, any curious art-lover will find some intriguing information to investigate further." Children's Literature

Author Bio

Madelynn Dickerson is an art writer and a former teacher of art history at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. She received a master of science in history of art: history, theory, and display from the University of Edinburgh. She lives in Los Angeles.