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Highlights
- From the prehistoric cave paintings to Andy Warhol's soup cans, this lively chronicle surveys the rich history of artistic expression.
- About the Author: Walter Robinson, the author of Instant Art History: From Cave Art to Pop Art, is an American painter and art critic based in New York.
- 256 Pages
- Reference, Personal & Practical Guides
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About the Book
If you think Andy Warhol's soup cans are like kids' drawings, Instant Art History says you're right! Here is an exhilirating joyride through the rich history of artistic expression. Crammed with information and dozens of fine art reproductions, is like taking an entertaining tour of the world's finest museums. Photos and illustrations throughout.Book Synopsis
From the prehistoric cave paintings to Andy Warhol's soup cans, this lively chronicle surveys the rich history of artistic expression. INSTANT ART HISTORY examines such geniuses as Michelangelo, da Vinci, Rembrandt, Renoir, van Gogh, and the Impressionists as well as Dali, Matisse, Picasso, Kandinsky, and Lichtenstein.With INSTANT ART HISTORY you'll learn:
* How Mona Lisa's smile changed forever the grim face of portrait sitters.
* The differences between Analytic and Synthetic Cubism.
* How the avant-garde movements of Constructivism, Dadaism, and Surrealism of the 1920s redefined how society viewed art.
* How the action paintings of the Abstract Expressionists allow the viewer to "feel" a painting, not just see it.
About the Author
Walter Robinson, the author of Instant Art History: From Cave Art to Pop Art, is an American painter and art critic based in New York. As the founding editor-in-chief of artnet from 1996 to 2012, Robinson applies his critical voice as a writer to contemporary culture and consumerism.Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.1 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 256
Genre: Reference
Sub-Genre: Personal & Practical Guides
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Walter Robinson
Language: English
Street Date: February 21, 1995
TCIN: 94190715
UPC: 9780449906989
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-0729
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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