Gardner's Art through the Ages: The Western Perspective, Volume II (with CourseMate Printed Access Card)
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Gardner's Art through the Ages: The Western Perspective, Volume II (with CourseMate Printed Access Card)

14th Edition

Price
$25.98
Format
Paperback
Pages
576
Publisher
Wadsworth Publishing
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1133954804
Dimensions
9 x 1 x 11.25 inches
Weight
0.01 ounces

Description

"I love the addition of the scales -- very helpful. I like the way that Gardner walks students through a visual analysis after first elaborating on the historical context. I think this is the textbook's greatest strength.""One of the most outstanding differences [between Gardner's and other art history texts] is the accessibility of the text. The text . . . is very streamlined. It simplifies the material . . . and the organization is more logical." Fred S. Kleiner (Ph.D., Columbia University) is the author or co-author of the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th editions of GARDNER�S ART THROUGH THE AGES: A GLOBAL HISTORY, as well as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd editions of GARDNER�S ART THROUGH THE AGES: A CONCISE HISTORY, and more than 100 publications on Greek and Roman art and architecture, including A HISTORY OF ROMAN ART, also published by Cengage. He has taught the art history survey course for more than three decades, first at the University of Virginia and, since 1978, at Boston University, where he is currently professor of art history and archaeology. From 1985 to 1998, he was editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Archaeology. Long acclaimed for his inspiring lectures and dedication to students, Professor Kleiner won Boston University�s Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching, as well as the College Prize for Undergraduate Advising in the Humanities in 2002, and he is a two-time winner of the Distinguished Teaching Prize in the College of Arts and Sciences Honors Program. In 2007, he was elected fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London, and, in 2009, in recognition of lifetime achievement in publication and teaching, fellow of the Text and Academic Authors Association.

Features & Highlights

  • GARDNER'S ART THROUGH THE AGES: THE WESTERN PERSPECTIVE, Fourteenth Edition, provides you with a comprehensive, beautifully illustrated tour of the world's great artistic traditions! Easy to read and understand, the fourteenth edition of the most widely-read art history book in the English language continues to evolve, providing a rich cultural backdrop for each of the covered periods and geographical locations, and incorporating new artists and art forms--all reproduced according to the highest standards of clarity and color fidelity. A complete online environment, including all images and an eBook, is also available. The unique scale feature will help you better visualize the actual size of the artworks shown in the book. Within each chapter, the "Framing the Era" overviews, a new timeline, and the chapter-ending section entitled "The Big Picture", make it easier to understand the cultural and historical forces that influenced each artwork.

Customer Reviews

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Textbook for class

This book is informative, glossy. I wish it was in a hardcover backing. I do not like cracking the bind of this pretty book.
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I find myself looking at it for fun. Being that said

Although I bought this book for an Art History class, I find myself looking at it for fun. Being that said, I am a huge art nerd. The criticism that I have of the book is that it is a little bit dry.
1 people found this helpful
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spoils the enjoyment of art

A bit academic, which in my opinion, spoils the enjoyment of art.
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good school school book

good school book!
very informative I learn a lot with it.
it is a good book for someone new to the subject.
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Amazing Book

I purchased this book for school. It is for 14th- 19th century art. The book itself came in excellent condition for being used, however, the quality of the book itself is wonderful. It is so full of beautiful pictures, images, and architecture. I can't wait until class starts so that I may fully dive into the book. I started breezing through the book and I am so impressed. I wish I could go to all of the amazing places in the book.......
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Now I have the book to use in my classroom at a price very good

I use the book for my college class
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Very good!

The book came in very good condition, it’s just as it was described.
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Came very quickly and in good shape

The book was for a college class and we needed it both inexpensive and fast this seller managed both.
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Used for a Class

I got this book for a class and found that I did not exactly use it all of the time but when I did I found that I got all of the information that I needed from it.
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great book

I actually ended up returning this book since I didn't need it for class afterall but for anyone interested in Art History this is a great book.