History of Art: The Western Tradition

by Janson, H. W.; Janson, Anthony F.

• ISBN13: 9780131926219
• ISBN10: 0131926217
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: PRENTICE HALL

Summary

This classic book uses an exceptional art program, featuring impeccable accurate five-color illustrations, to introduce readers to the vast world of painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and the minor arts. With its effectively written, balanced, and interesting narrative, this book presents art as a succession of styles--from Prehistory through the 20th century--and enlarges the readers' capacity to appreciate works of art individually. Written more than 40 years ago, this text has been constantly reworked to respond to the needs of this ever-changing field. A reference work suitable for those employed in all art media, including painters, sculptors, photographers, and architects.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments to the First Edition	p. 12
Preface and Acknowledgments to the Revised Sixth Edition	p. 13
Primer of Art History	p. 16
Introduction	p. 22
Prehistoric Art in Europe and North America	p. 38
Egyptian Art	p. 48
Ancient Near Eastern Art	p. 70
Aegean Art	p. 92
Greek Art	p. 106
Etruscan Art	p. 166
Roman Art	p. 176
Early Christian and Byzantine Art	p. 228
Early Medieval Art	p. 270
Romanesque Art	p. 294
Gothic Art	p. 322
The Early Renaissance in Italy	p. 408
The High Renaissance in Italy	p. 452
The Late Renaissance in Italy	p. 486
"Late Gothic" Painting, Sculpture, and the Graphic Arts	p. 512
The Renaissance in the North	p. 534
The Baroque in Italy and Spain	p. 558
The Baroque in Flanders and Holland	p. 586
The Baroque in France and England	p. 606
The Rococo	p. 624
Neoclassicism and Romanticism	p. 672
Realism and Impressionism	p. 738
Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and Art Nouveau	p. 768
Twentieth-Century Painting	p. 802
Twentieth-Century Sculpture	p. 868
Twentieth-Century Architecture	p. 896
Twentieth-Century Photography	p. 922
Postmodernism	p. 942
Books for Further Reading	p. 986
Discography	p. 995
Glossary	p. 996
Art and Architecture Websites	p. 1003
Index	p. 1008
Credits	p. 1030
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