A Short Book About Art

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title A Short Book About Art
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dana Arnold
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:192
Dimensions(mm): Height 179,Width 139
Category/GenreTheory of art
Art styles not defined by date
ISBN/Barcode 9781854379078
ClassificationsDewey:709
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Tate Publishing
Imprint Tate Publishing
Publication Date 1 February 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Art is often obscured behind alienating and nonsensical jargon. Introducing art in its international context, this accessible book explores core issues about how art is made, interpreted, and displayed, without any of the unnecessary terminology. Divided into themes, A Short Book About Art presents new ways of thinking about the relationship between artists and their work, as well as fresh comparisons between works of art from different periods and places. Thought-provoking and stimulating, it is the ideal companion for anyone who wants to learn about art without a dictionary in their hands.

Author Biography

Dana Arnold is professor of architectural history and theory at Middlesex University in England. She is the author of Art History: A Very Short Introduction, which has been translated into 12 languages.