The Renaissance (Odysseys in Art)

Fitzpatrick, Anne

ISBN 10: 1608185362 ISBN 13: 9781608185368

Publisher: Creative Co, 2015

Synopsis

"An examination of the art movement known as the Renaissance from its beginnings in the 1420s to its decline in the 1560s, including an introduction to great artists and works"--

About this title

From School Library Journal

Gr 8 Up-These repackaged versions of Creative's "Movements in Art" (2009) series feature new designs, but no changes have been made to the text. The positives include sophisticated writing, solid information (though not for novices), excellent reproductions, and colorful design. Each slim volume starts off with the same identical introduction. Historical and social context is provided, and the authors describe developments leading up to the movement and how these styles influenced later artists and techniques. However, in some cases, details of the artwork get lost in gutters. Works of art aren't always identified, and their locations are rarely cited. Too often, important pieces mentioned aren't depicted. Occasionally, sidebars highlighting art and sites, historical figures, and important events appear on out-of-context pages. Some of the definitions in the glossary are questionable, and the short bibliography contains outdated sources. VERDICT Additional for public and school libraries; perhaps refreshers for teachers before they introduce the periods and styles in art appreciation or history units.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

About this edition

• Publisher: Creative Co
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1608185362
• ISBN 13: 9781608185368
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 80