Fundamentals of Art History is aimed especially at students of art history, is written in an accessible style, and introduces two basic art historical methods: Formal analysis and contextual analysis.
Author and teacher of art history, English Michael Cothren, has expanded this edition of the book with a discussion of iconography and iconology, and of the effects of the market and museums on art.
Cothren places greater emphasis on the global and multicultural aspects of art making and art analysis, with new images and more case studies.
The book includes step-by-step guidance on how to use these methods to prepare for exams and to write assignments.
Dimensions: H: 21 x W: 13.8 cm, paperback
Pages: 168
Language: English
Author: Anne D'Alleva and Michael Cothren
Publisher: Laurence King