What Is Art History?

What Is Art History?

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Author: Mark Roskill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, London, 1976

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: General wear, fraying and browning on external dust cover and some pages inside; pages in good condition; signed on inside cover by previous owner

This academic work presents a foundational inquiry into the discipline of art history, meticulously examining its methodologies, theoretical underpinnings, and evolving interpretations. It uncovers the diverse approaches scholars employ to understand visual culture across different eras and movements. The text argues for a nuanced appreciation of art's historical context, illustrating how various perspectives shape our comprehension of artistic creation and reception. Readers will gain a comprehensive overview of the field's intellectual landscape, fostering a deeper engagement with the study of art as presented in What Is Art History?.

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Description

Author: Mark Roskill
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, London, 1976

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: General wear, fraying and browning on external dust cover and some pages inside; pages in good condition; signed on inside cover by previous owner

This academic work presents a foundational inquiry into the discipline of art history, meticulously examining its methodologies, theoretical underpinnings, and evolving interpretations. It uncovers the diverse approaches scholars employ to understand visual culture across different eras and movements. The text argues for a nuanced appreciation of art's historical context, illustrating how various perspectives shape our comprehension of artistic creation and reception. Readers will gain a comprehensive overview of the field's intellectual landscape, fostering a deeper engagement with the study of art as presented in What Is Art History?.