The Social History Of Art (Two-Volume Set)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Arnold Hauser
Binding: Hardback
Published: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1952
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Good/acceptable - VI (ex-lib with usual lib markings; clipped DJ. VII - No DJ; Internally sound; no markings.
Arnold Hauser's The Social History Of Art presents a monumental examination of artistic expression across millennia, meticulously connecting aesthetic movements with their underlying social and economic contexts. This seminal work argues that art is not merely an isolated phenomenon but a direct reflection and product of its societal environment, from prehistoric cave paintings to the modern era. It chronicles the evolution of artistic styles and their creators, illustrating how patronage, class structures, and political shifts profoundly shaped creative output. The comprehensive analysis uncovers the intricate interplay between culture and society, offering a compelling perspective on the forces that drive artistic change. This authoritative text remains an indispensable resource for understanding the dynamic relationship between art and human civilization.
Author: Arnold Hauser
Binding: Hardback
Published: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1952
Condition:
Book: Acceptable, ex-library
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Condition remarks: Good/acceptable - VI (ex-lib with usual lib markings; clipped DJ. VII - No DJ; Internally sound; no markings.
Arnold Hauser's The Social History Of Art presents a monumental examination of artistic expression across millennia, meticulously connecting aesthetic movements with their underlying social and economic contexts. This seminal work argues that art is not merely an isolated phenomenon but a direct reflection and product of its societal environment, from prehistoric cave paintings to the modern era. It chronicles the evolution of artistic styles and their creators, illustrating how patronage, class structures, and political shifts profoundly shaped creative output. The comprehensive analysis uncovers the intricate interplay between culture and society, offering a compelling perspective on the forces that drive artistic change. This authoritative text remains an indispensable resource for understanding the dynamic relationship between art and human civilization.