Theory of art books

Attentive observation of art provides an excellent opportunity for better thinking, for the cultivation of the ""art...  Read More >>

This text explains the ways artists use references and allusions to create meaning. It presents the historical,...  Read More >>

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The definitive survey of the literary and artistic aspects of surrealism.  Read More >>

From setting up a studio and establishing a realistic work schedule to finding the right subject matter and reconsidering...  Read More >>

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For a woman in the Western world, there is no escaping beauty. Either she possesses it, or she lacks it. If she...  Read More >>

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Fifteen key art historians and cultural critics redefine the scope and concerns of scholarship on visual culture--a...  Read More >>

This collection explores the interaction between visual and verbal artists in Russia in the 19th and 20th centuries....  Read More >>

This volume of essays deals with values and their place in the humanities. Professor Gombrich argues for the ideals...  Read More >>

This text concentrates on the theory and practice of art criticism during the 1980s. Giving a personal view of the...  Read More >>

This text, first published in France in 1977, presents cultural critic Louis Marin's theories about the aims of...  Read More >>

Many art historians regard poststructuralist theory with suspicion; some even see its focus on the political dimension...  Read More >>

Many art historians regard poststructuralist theory with suspicion; some even see its focus on the political dimension...  Read More >>

Halle took a tour of 160 homes in and around New York City. He compiled an inventory of the works on display, and...  Read More >>

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The traditional discipline of art history has been expanded and challenged by new insights and alternative perspectives,...  Read More >>

This book examines the historical context which saw the establishment of art criticism as a vehicle for a range...  Read More >>

Suleiman opens a dialogue with contemporary writers and artists whose interests and preoccupations meet her own....  Read More >>

This book presents an analysis of the elements and principles of design as they apply to various fields of human...  Read More >>

Essays explore topics including poetry, torture, storytelling, and the works of artists such as Goya, Monet, Rubens,...  Read More >>

This book is an enlarged and improved version of the previous edition. It offers a unique and comprehensive approach...  Read More >>