LAURIE SCHNEIDER ADAMS

Este libro, escrito con claridad y acompañado con hermosas ilustraciones, explora distintos aspectos de las artes visuales y, al mismo tiempo, explica cómo se pueden leer y disfrutar las obras artísticas. En definitiva, esta obra es un documento esencial para estudiantes, visitantes de museos y cualquier persona que se interese por las artes.

A beautifully crafted overview of Western artistic tradition OR An exhilarating tour through Western artistic traditionArt has existed for as long as humankind, but defining it is famously difficult. In this whirlwind tour spanning from prehistory up to the present day and beyond, Laurie Schneider Adams explores how art, and our views on it, have evolved. Delving into fascinating issues such as why some artworks can be so controversial, why a forgery can never be as "good" as the original, and what the future of art may hold, this beautifully crafted introduction provides a definitive overview of Western artistic tradition. Also providing a helpful guide to understanding art terminology and to reading artworks for meaning, Art: A Beginners Guide is an essential tool for every budding art critic.

Munchs The Scream. Van Goghs Starry Night. Rodins The Thinker. Monets water lilies. Constables landscapes. The nineteenth-century gave us a wealth of artistic riches so memorable in their genius that we can picture many of them at an instant. However, at the time their avant-garde nature was the cause of much controversy.Professor Laurie Schneider Adams brings vividly to life the paintings, sculpture, photography and architecture of the period vividly with her infectious enthusiasm for art and detailed explorations of individual works. Offering fascinating biographical details and the relevant social, political and cultural context, Adams provides the reader with an understanding of both how revolutionary the works were at the time and of their enduring appeal.