History Of Art For Young People

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: As New
Publisher: Thames And Hudson
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 1983
Edition: Reprint

Description: 410 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in As new condition throughout. Combining Historical Fact With A Lively And At Times Enthralling Narrative, This Brillant Survey Of Human Artistic Development Offers Young People A Comprehensive Understanding Of All Aspects Of Art, And Will Be Read By Many For Sheer Enjoyment And Pleasure.

Publishers Description: For 40 years this widely praised work has remained unsurpassed as an introduction to art in the Western world. And now-with a more contemporary, more colorful design and with 30% more color illustrations than in previous editions-this newest update of the Janson classic is an enticing volume. The book features improved sections on ancient art, modern architecture, For 40 years this widely praised work has remained unsurpassed as an introduction to art in the Western world. And now-with a more contemporary, more colorful design and with 30% more color illustrations than in previous editions-this newest update of the Janson classic is an enticing volume. The book features improved sections on ancient art, modern architecture, Mannerism, and Romanticism. This edition has been heavily rewritten and edited so that it is far easier to read and remember. With the matchless credibility of the Janson name, this convenient-to-use reference-written with the pre-college student in mind-will inform, enlighten, and enrich the entire family. ...more

ISBN: 0500233535