Arts and Ideas

by William Fleming

Intended for courses in Western Humanities, this best-selling text chronologically explores the major styles as they appear in painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy from antiquity to present. Using lively anecdotes, Fleming shows how the styles are linked together by common purposes, themes, and ideas.

Genres: Art, History, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Art History, Architecture, Music

722 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1955

Reviews

[Trevor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Go find any edition of this book and begin to read. You will be a better person because of it.

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Years ago found me teaching this text, and I thoroughly enjoyed every page then. Better yet, I saw the wonder light my students' eyes. Summer of 2024 found me re-reading it for the sheer joy of learning, and I was filled with awe. Open to one of the chapters, read, follow the narrative but also connect the timelines and images. You'll enjoy the experience.

[Elissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I reread my college humanities book to prepare myself for a trip. It is chock full of great art, literature, philosophy, and music. I love it!

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love art history and this book seems to have everything. I actually found it at a yard sale for $0.50! Best deal ever!

[Thom Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

cpw 1955.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Diego Velazquez is my favorite. Raphael, School of Athens, is a close second.

[Lorri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love art history and this book seems to have everything. I actually found it at a yard sale for $0.50! Best deal ever!

[Sissi Chou]

high-school level, not being of the depth I thought.

[Eleazr Sn]

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