A Short Book about Art (Expanded Edition)
A Short Book about Art (Expanded Edition) by Dana Arnold, published by Tate Publishing, Limited in April 2025, offers a comprehensive exploration of art through a series of common themes that connect various works from different cultures and time periods. This edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in understanding the creation and interpretation of art.
Readers will find a lively examination of how art is made and displayed, alongside insights into its significance. The book draws connections from ancient cave paintings to contemporary multimedia works, providing a broad perspective on art history. With updated illustrations and fresh insights, this expanded edition serves as a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their knowledge of arts and photography, as well as themes related to study and teaching in the field.
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Celebrating ten years of the much-loved and bestselling Short Book about Art with an new updated and expanded edition
How is art made? How can we interpret the meaning behind it? And what is the significance of the way in which it is displayed? Using six common themes that bind together art from around the globe, this lively and illuminating journey through art history seeks to answer these questions and more, drawing parallels across different time periods and cultures–from cave paintings to contemporary multimedia works.
This expanded edition of Dana Arnold’s bestselling survey offers news illustrations and fresh insights–the perfect companion for anyone seeking to learn more across a stunning breadth of art.
“The most compelling short exploration of the visual arts that I have read since John Berger’s Ways of Seeing.” –Edward Dimendberg, professor of visual studies, University of California, Irvine
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