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Since the 19th century, when art history became an established academic discipline, works of art have been reflect the multiplicity of meanings in ... read full description

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Aug 15, 2009
Courtney rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Overall, this book is pretty utilitarian, written in a clear style that is easy to follow.

Adams' chapters on Sturcturalism and Post Structuralism were particularly helpful for me, presenting the material in a way that appealed to me more than other basic books on art history's approaches to this segment of methodology have. She pulls really great quotes from the originators of the ideology. Thanks to her, I actually want to learn more about Roland Barthes (esp his "Camera Lucid More...
Jan 24, 2008
Kate rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I picked this book up for a senior independant study course in college. Of course, it is scholarly in nature so it's not exactly bedtime reading, but, if you are a student of art history I highly recommend it.
The class was with the director of my department and two other students so we always had to be on our game with the readings. This always prompted great class discussions and led me further into the intricacies of studying art. It really opened up a lot of new ideas for me about HOW t More...
Nov 07, 2010
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A good book of art history for student who just start to learn art.
Dec 21, 2011
Latice rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Only reading it for my Art History course. It seems dry, i hope it picks up!
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