Art Past, Art Present (with MyArtKit Student Access Code Card) (6th Edition) - Softcover

Wilkins, David; Schultz, Bernie; Linduff, Katheryn M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205772978 ISBN 13: 9780205772971

Publisher: Pearson, 2009

Synopsis

Authoritative and substantive–yet accessible–Art Past, Art Present, 6th edition looks at the historical and cultural contexts of art works and architecture around the world from prehistoric times to the 20th century.

 

The authors recognized the need for an easy-to-use format that is accessible for both teachers and students.  Each topic in Art Past, Art Present is organized into two- and four-page units and provides a clear and concise treatment of a select number of artworks, making it easier for instructors to focus on what is important and for students to learn.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Featuring an easy-to-use format -- with general period/style introductions followed by self-contained sections on a limited number of specific representative artistic works -- this introduction to art history emphasizes the historical and cultural contexts which help explain the works.

About the Author:

Katheryn M. Linduff is a professor of Art History and Archaeology specializing in the study of early China and Inner Asia at the University of Pittsburgh.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0205772978
• ISBN 13: 9780205772971
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 672