Arnold, Dana
Art History: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198831808
- author:
- Arnold, Dana
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 11.1 x 1 centimetres (0.13
- Genre:
- History, General, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Art History: A Very Short Introduction by Dana Arnold explores the study of art and its development. This introduction covers the subject's distinctive aspects, including social histories of art and how we write about and look at art. The book examines key areas of art history, such as how we present and read art, and its impact on our understanding. A new chapter in this second edition discusses global art histories, considering alternative approaches to traditional Western art histories. This concise guide is part of the Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press, offering a comprehensive overview of art history in an accessible format.