History of art
By: H.W. Janson, Anthony F. Janson.
Contributors: Janson, Anthony F.
Edition: 5th ed. rev. / [Anthony F. Janson].
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 1997
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 1000
Subjects: Art -- History
Description: Added to the Fifth Edition Revised are more than forty concise discussions of cultural developments paralleling movements in art, from ancient Greek times through our own Postmodern era. These masterly essays focus mainly on music and theater, and also include such topics as Greek and Roman mythology, Christian iconography, Western monastic orders, and medieval guilds. These new features enrich the updated and reworked text and the 115 primary-source readings that are unique to History of Art.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.