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Janson's History of Art: The Western Tradition (8th Edition),Used
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For courses in the History of Art.Rewritten and reorganized, this new edition weaves together the most recent scholarship, the most current thinking in art history, and the most innovative online supplements, including digital art library. Experience the new Janson and reexperience the history of art.Long established as the classic and seminal introduction to art of the Western world, the Eighth Edition of Janson's History of Art is groundbreaking. When Harry Abrams first published the History of Art in 1962, John F. Kennedy occupied the White House, and Andy Warhol was an emerging artist. Janson offered his readers a strong focus on Western art, an important consideration of technique and style, and a clear point of view. The History of Art, said Janson, was not just a stringing together of historically significant objects, but the writing of a story about their interconnections, a history of styles and of stylistic change. Jansons text focused on the visual and technical characteristics of the objects he discussed, often in extraordinarily eloquent language. Jansons History of Art helped to establish the canon of art history for many generations of scholars.The new Eighth Edition, although revised to remain current with new discoveries and scholarship, continues to follow Jansons lead in important ways: It is limited to the Western tradition, with a chapter on Islamic art and its relationship to Western art. It keeps the focus of the discussion on the object, its manufacture, and its visual character. It considers the contribution of the artist as an important part of the analysis. This edition maintains an organization along the lines established by Janson, with separate chapters on the Northern European Renaissance, the Italian Renaissance, the High Renaissance, and Baroque art, with stylistic divisions for key periods of the modern era. Also embedded in this edition is the narrative of how art has changed over time in the cultures that Europe has claimed as its patrimony.
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- Q: What is the main focus of Janson's History of Art? A: Janson's History of Art primarily focuses on the Western tradition of art, exploring significant artworks, techniques, and styles throughout history.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 1152 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of Western art.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition? A: The author of this edition is Penelope J. E. Davies, who has updated the content to reflect recent scholarship in art history.
- Q: What edition of Janson's History of Art is this? A: This is the Eighth Edition of Janson's History of Art, which has been rewritten and reorganized from previous editions.
- Q: Does this book include information about Islamic art? A: Yes, the Eighth Edition includes a chapter on Islamic art and its relationship to Western art.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in art history? A: Yes, Janson's History of Art is designed as a classic introduction to art history, making it suitable for both beginners and those with more advanced knowledge.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of Janson's History of Art was published on January 1, 2010.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition is listed as 'Good', indicating that it has been used but remains in satisfactory condition for reading.
- Q: Are there any online supplements included with this book? A: Yes, the new edition includes innovative online supplements, such as a digital art library to enhance the learning experience.