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9780791094778

Encyclopedia of Art for Young People

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  • ISBN13:

    9780791094778

  • ISBN10:

    0791094774

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2008-03-01
  • Publisher: Chelsea House Pub
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Summary

Encyclopedia of Art for Young People is an eight-volume set, arranged chronologically, that celebrates the rich history of art in an appealing and accessible format. Using full-color reproductions of well-known masterpieces and in-depth coverage of the life and times of pivotal artists, this set provides a solid first reference for the general student of art and a captivating introduction to the wealth of visual imagery that surrounds us. Special feature boxes appear throughout the set, including Inside the Artist, which focuses on achievements of particular artists; Schools and Movements, which identifies artistic movements within that time period; Tools and Techniques, which looks at the artist's materials; Masterpiece, which provides a keen analysis of a particular work or collection; and Connections, which identifies key stylistic influences among cultures or individual artists. The final volume includes the comprehensive set index, while each individual volume contains a glossary and valuable references. The eight volumes are: *Volume 1: Ancient and Classical Art *Volume 2: Medieval Art *Volume 3: Renaissance Art *Volume 4: Baroque and Neoclassical Art *Volume 5: 19th Century Art *Volume 6: Early 20th Century Art *Volume 7: Contemporary Art *Volume 8: World Art.

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Excerpts

Encyclopedia of Art for Young People is an eight-volume set, arranged chronologically, that celebrates the rich history of art in an appealing and accessible format. Using full-color reproductions of well-known masterpieces and in-depth coverage of the life and times of pivotal artists, this colorful new work provides a solid first reference for the general student of art and a captivating introduction to the wealth of visual imagery that surrounds us.
Special feature boxes include:
Inside the Artist, focusing on achievements of particular artists
Schools and Movements, identifying artistic movements within that time period
Tools and Techniques, looking at the artist's materials
Masterpiece, providing a close analysis of a particular work or collection
Connections, examining key stylistic influences among cultures or individual artists.
The final volume includes the comprehensive set index, and each individual volume contains a glossary and valuable references.
The eight volumes are:
Volume 1: Ancient and Classical Art
Volume 2: Medieval Art
Volume 3: The Renaissance
Volume 4: The Baroque and Neoclassical Age
Volume 5: The 19th Century
Volume 6: The Early 20th Century
Volume 7: Contemporary Art
Volume 8: World Art.

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