Gateways to art
Subtitle: understanding the visual arts
By: Debra J. Dewitte, Ralph M. Larmann, M. Kathryn Shields
Contributors: Larmann, Ralph M., author; Shields, M. Kathryn, author
Edition: Second edition.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 720
ISBN-13: 9780500292037; 9780500981573
Subjects: Art; Textbooks; Art appreciation
Other titles: Undrstanding the visual arts
Description: "The Second Edition of Gateways to Art features an even greater emphasis on visual culture and contemporary art. All new "Visual Galleries" conclude each chapter, creating valuable connections throughout the text, while a unique chapter on Content and Analysis leads students step-by-step through detailed analyses of seminal artworks. Last, but not least, recurring "Gateways to Art" features teach students to examine works of art from all angles: formal analysis, media, history, and themes."--
Notes: "With 1706 illustrations, 1478 in color."

Includes bibliographical references (pages 695-698) and index.

Reserve materials are for CCC student use in the library.
Table of contents: title: Fundamentals; title: Media and processes; title: History and context; title: Themes.