Look!: Art History Fundamentals - Softcover

D'Alleva, Anne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130486353 ISBN 13: 9780130486356

Publisher: Pearson College Div, 2003

Synopsis

Written in a casual, personable, and unassuming style, this handbook introduces readers to the basic methods of art history and the visual and contextual analysis of works of art, and teaches them how to use these types of analysis in writing about art. Features a balanced selection of examples drawn from the arts of Europe, the United States, Asia, Africa, the Pacific and the Americas. Provides a comprehensive bibliography of art history periodicals, general guides and reference works, websites, history of art history, as well as writings by period and theme. Art History as a Discipline. The Fundamentals of Interpretation: Formal and Contextual Analysis. Writing Art History Papers. Navigating Art History Examinations. For those, particularly novices, interested in the contextual analysis of works of art.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Look! The Fundamentals of Art History

An invaluable handbook for undergraduates of art history, Look! The Fundamentals of Art History will enable students to get the most from their survey course. in a clear and engaging style, Anne D'Alleva empowers readers to approach their coursework with confidence and energy.

The book introduces two basic art historical methods—formal analysis and contextual analysis—revealing how to use these methods in class discussion and in written work. There is also valuable advice on writing art-history papers, with real examples examined to highlight common strengths and weaknesses, and to show how to develop an argument convincingly. To help students prepare for exams, D'Alleva explains the most effective methods of note-taking and outlines strategies for reviewing images. Finally, D'Alleva provides a fascinating view of the study of art history within its historical context, which will be particularly helpful for those considering majoring or minoring in this rewarding discipline.

About the Author:

Anne D'Alleva is Assistant Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at the university of Connecticut.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson College Div
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0130486353
• ISBN 13: 9780130486356
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 160