Art Across Time Vol 1&2

by Laurie Schneider Adams

30,000 years of art — one engaging guide. Can't tell a Manet from a Monet? Not sure why you should want to? Let scholar and author Laurie Adams introduce you to the story behind the history of art. Based on her art survey textbook of the same name,this edition of Art Across Time serves as an entertaining and readable introduction to the history of art. Providing biographical notes and historical context,Adams has created a vivid narrative. Each illustration has been carefully reviewed for color accuracy,and the large percentage of full-page reproductions presents a rare opportunity for readers to examine details of brushwork and texture that are lost in smaller images. All in all,this colorful book is an ideal gift that will compliment any library and interest any reader.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Art History, History

Paperback

First published December 1, 1998

Reviews

[Phillias · Rating 4 out of 5]

Western art only. Other than that overwhelmingly empirical, voluminous, and deep. Beautiful.

[Fiona Montgomery]

It’s dated. I would hate taking notes on thousands of these waxy types of paper. I think it doesn’t offer anything that any other art textbook would.

I did like the capitalization of important context words and the timelines at the end of each chapter to put what was learned in perspective. I like more though when each piece is looked at in particular.

[Babs Wheelden · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my Survey of Art History text- just finished teaching baroque.

[Jaime McEnnan · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent resource/survey of art. Hits all of the main points needed. If you need a solid arts textbook, this is it.