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Anna D'Alleva - Methods & Theories of Art History (2nd Hand Softback)
ISBN / GTIN-13 : 9781856698993
Synopsis
An introduction to art history theory and criticism for students. Recommended by art history instructors as an accessible yet scholarly guide to all aspects of theory and criticism.
Art historical theory is a forum of intense, often passionate debate. This book provides an accessible introduction to the range of critical theories used in analysing art. It covers a broad range of approaches, presenting individual arguments, controversies, and divergent perspectives. This second edition has been updated to reflect recent scholarship in contemporary art.
The book begins by introducing the concept of theory and explains why it is important to art historical practice. Each of the book's four core chapters presents a group of related approaches that are discussed and applied to one or more works of art. The book ends with some practical ideas about writing theoretically driven art history papers.
Includes chapters on :
• Thinking about theory
• The analysis of form, symbol, and sign
• Art's contexts
• Psychology and perception in art
• Taking a stance toward knowledge
• Writing with theory
As well as breakout sections on :
• Jargon
• The difference between theory and methodology
• Are works of art puzzles? Are art historian detectives?
• Do we "read" works of art?
• So what's normal - or normative?
• Jungian archetypes
• Object relations theory and the nature of creativity
• The anxiety of influence
Details
- Format : Standard 2nd Hand Softback
- Condition : Very Good
- Category : Non-Fiction - The Arts, Photography & Fashion
- Published : 2012 (Laurence King Publishing - 2nd Edition)
- ISBN : 9781856698993
- SKU : B003174
- PPC : LL400gm
- RRP : £9.95
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
Glossy Paper with B&W Photos & Illustrations.
External Reviews
"Using for an Art Theory and Crit class. It does a very good job of explaining the critical theories that have shaped art history and how we process it. I really like how the end of each section shows how to apply that method with examples."
"One of the best books for explaining art historical theories in layman terms . . . Indispensable." - Google Reviews.
The Author
Anna D'Alleva is Associate Professor of Art History and Women's Studies at the University of Connecticut. She is the author of Arts of the Pacific Islands and Look!: The Fundamentals of Art History.
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