The History of Art: A Global View Prehistory to 1500, Volume 1 (with Ebook, InQuizitive, Videos, and Student Site)

by Jean Robertson

• ISBN13: 9780500293553
• ISBN10: 0500293554
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780500844359
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780500844212
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback w/ Access Card
• Copyright: 2021-01-21
• Publisher: THAMES AND HUDSON
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About This Book

The History of Art: A Global View is a comprehensive art history survey textbook designed to provide a global narrative of art from prehistory to 1500. Written by a team of expert authors, this book offers a flexible and inclusive approach to teaching art history.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory art history courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the development of art across different cultures and time periods, including professionals looking to expand their knowledge of art history.

History and Editions

The History of Art: A Global View has been a cornerstone in art education since its publication. This edition, specifically the one with ISBN 9780500293553, has been updated to include the latest research and insights into cross-cultural comparisons. The book's chronological organization and "Seeing Connections" features help readers make cross-cultural comparisons, while brief, modular chapters (with on-page definitions) offer instructors unparalleled flexibility. You can assign more than one chapter per week for a fully global course or skip and reorder chapters for a more focused syllabus.

Author and Other Works

The authors of The History of Art: A Global View include Jean Robertson, Deborah Hutton, Cynthia Colburn, Ömür Harmansah, Eric Kjellgren, Rex Koontz, De-nin Lee, Henry Luttikhuizen, Allison Lee Palmer, Stacey Sloboda, and Monica Blackmun Visonà. Stacey Sloboda is particularly known for her research on eighteenth-century art, design, and material culture in Britain, with a special interest in cross-cultural exchange and global networks. Monica Blackmun Visonà is a professor of art history and visual studies at the University of Kentucky, with a focus on African American and Africana Studies.

Key Features

• Global Narrative: The book provides a comprehensive global view of art history, covering prehistory to 1500.
• Chronological Organization: The text is organized chronologically, making it easy to follow the development of art over time.
• Cross-Cultural Comparisons: The "Seeing Connections" features help readers make cross-cultural comparisons, enhancing understanding of art's global context.
• Modular Chapters: Brief, modular chapters with on-page definitions offer instructors flexibility in teaching and assigning material.
• Supplemental Materials: The new copy of this book includes any supplemental materials advertised, such as access cards, study guides, lab manuals, CDs, etc.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• 9780500293553: This is the primary ISBN for The History of Art: A Global View, Prehistory to 1500.
• 9780500022375: This ISBN corresponds to The History of Art: A Global View, Prehistory to the Present.

Publication Details

• Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company
• Publication Date: 2021
• Number of Pages: Varies by edition
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

• 9780500022375: This ISBN corresponds to The History of Art: A Global View, Prehistory to the Present.
• 9780500293553: This is the primary ISBN for The History of Art: A Global View, Prehistory to 1500.

Related ISBNs:

• 9780500022375 (Prehistory to the Present)
• 9780500293553 (Prehistory to 1500)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The History of Art: A Global View, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.