Art Past Art Present - 3rd Edition Author:David G. Wilkins, Katheryn M. Linduff, Bernard Schultz Art Past/Art Present has set the standard as the first fully integrated global survey of art history. The Third Edition retains the unique chronological presentation in compact topical units acclaimed in the first two editions, while adding features that enhance this approachable introduction: — - New overviews of each major period create the his... more »torical and cultural context for full understanding of the art under discussion.
- Illustrated timelines support the chronological presentation by clearly organizing critical information by geographical area, date, artworks, and key historical events.
- More than 20 color maps throughout the book locate sites of all works of art and artistic activity treated in the text.
- Information about patronage, unique to this survey, re-emphasizes the historical and cultural context of works of art.
- A striking new design features more use of color throughout and 75 new color illustrations.
The exceptional author team of David G. Wilkins and Katheryn Linduff, both art historians at the University of Pittsburgh, and Bernard Schultz, professor of art history at the College of Creative Arts at West Virginia University in Morgantown, has created a book of balance and breadth.
Art Past/Art Present is the most absorbing and authoritative midsize survey of world art available.
Includes bibliographical references and index.« less