The Visual Arts
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A gateway into the rich and boundless world of human creativity, The Visual Arts presents a comprehensive and structured introduction to the principles, history, and practice of art for students and enthusiasts alike. The text chronicles the development of visual expression across a broad range of mediums — from painting and sculpture to design and architecture — grounding each concept in accessible, well-organised instruction that invites readers of all backgrounds to engage critically with the world around them. Co-authored by three educators with evident pedagogical authority, the book instructs readers in the language of visual literacy, detailing the elements and principles of art that underpin every great work from antiquity to the modern age. Conceived as both a classroom resource and a standalone reference, The Visual Arts argues that understanding art is not a passive act but an active, transformative process of observation and interpretation. The authors illustrate how cultural, historical, and social forces shape artistic production, weaving together theory and practice in a manner that is both rigorous and deeply engaging. With its breadth of scope and clarity of vision, this volume leaves the reader with an enduring question: once you learn to truly see, can you ever look at the world the same way again?
Author: M.K. Symonds, C. Portley, R.E. Phillips
Format: Paperback
Genre: The arts
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A gateway into the rich and boundless world of human creativity, The Visual Arts presents a comprehensive and structured introduction to the principles, history, and practice of art for students and enthusiasts alike. The text chronicles the development of visual expression across a broad range of mediums — from painting and sculpture to design and architecture — grounding each concept in accessible, well-organised instruction that invites readers of all backgrounds to engage critically with the world around them. Co-authored by three educators with evident pedagogical authority, the book instructs readers in the language of visual literacy, detailing the elements and principles of art that underpin every great work from antiquity to the modern age. Conceived as both a classroom resource and a standalone reference, The Visual Arts argues that understanding art is not a passive act but an active, transformative process of observation and interpretation. The authors illustrate how cultural, historical, and social forces shape artistic production, weaving together theory and practice in a manner that is both rigorous and deeply engaging. With its breadth of scope and clarity of vision, this volume leaves the reader with an enduring question: once you learn to truly see, can you ever look at the world the same way again?