Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts

Developing students’ visual analysis skills with strong pedagogical support 

Gateways to Art utilizes a student-centered approach, with an emphasis on visual analysis, cross-references that encourage comparison across time and geography, and a cohesive package of digital resources to engage and motivate students both in and out of class. Students can easily digest the brief chapters, and on-page glossary definitions improve comprehension. Updated coverage of contemporary art, including examples of art related to social justice, highlights the influence of current events on art. New to the Fourth Edition, a Norton Illumine Ebook shines light on Gateways to Art’s high-quality content through engaging and motivational features that illuminate core concepts for students in a supportive, low-stakes environment. The reading experience in Norton Illumine Ebooks promotes student accountability and improves preparation through easy-to-use assignment tools and LMS integration.

Debra J. DeWitte has a PhD in aesthetics from the University of Texas at Dallas. She now teaches at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she has devised an award-winning online art appreciation course.

Ralph M. Larmann has a BFA from the University of Cincinnati and an MFA from James Madison University, and is an accomplished painter. He is Professor Emeritus of Art of University of Evansville and[SL1.1] is a past President of Foundations in Art: Theory and Education.

M. Kathryn Shields has a PhD in art history from Virginia Commonwealth University. Kathryn is Associate Provost, Professor of Art History, and Art Department Co-Chair at Guilford.