Visual Arts Guide

by Dennis J. Sporre

Sporre draws on a half-century of teaching, practicing, and experiencing art to prepare this text intended for courses that introduce art to general students. He begins with discussion of what art does and then follows with coverage of how art is made and the various visual media, as well as the various major periods and movements in art history. Throughout, he communicates the fundamentals of response and analysis, and he refers readers to the internet for examples beyond those presented in the book. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

239 pages, Paperback

First published September 17, 2001