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The Fine Arts; a University Course in Sculpture, Painting, Architecture and Decoration in Their History, Development and Principles (Volume I)

The Fine Arts; a University Course in Sculpture, Painting, Architecture and Decoration in Their History, Development and Principles (Volume I)

Edmund Buckley, Editor

Paperback

Art HistoryGeneral World HistoryArchitecture History

ISBN10: 9353608287
ISBN13: 9789353608286
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 15 2019
Pages: 454
Weight: 2.30
Height: 0.92 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Where do sculpture, painting, architecture and decoration meet to tell one continuous human story? Art history comes alive here. Edited by Edmund Buckley, The Fine Arts; a University Course in Sculpture, Painting, Architecture and Decoration in Their History, Development and Principles (Volume I) offers a clear, authoritative introduction to the great traditions of Western visual culture. Conceived as a rigorous art history course, it moves from ancient to modern art in an orderly, engaging way, blending the history of sculpture with the underlying principles of painting, building and ornament. Ideal as a fine arts textbook or art history study guide, it speaks equally to curious beginners and to readers who treasure wide-ranging surveys such as Gardner Art Through the Ages or Gombrich Story of Art. Shaped by academic teaching, this classic serves as a trusted university art reference book and art teachers reference book, valued for its balance of factual detail and lucid explanation. Its western art history survey framework, uniting architecture and decorative arts with the major schools of painting and sculpture, still offers a solid foundation for anyone seeking to understand how styles evolve, how artists learn from the past, and how beauty is shaped by culture. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure for readers, students and libraries devoted to the study and enjoyment of art.

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