Art History for Dummies - Paperback

by Jesse Bryant Wilder (Author)

Ready to discover the fascinating world of art history? Let's (Van) Gogh!

Fine art might seem intimidating at first. But with the right guide, anyone can learn to appreciate and understand the stimulating and beautiful work of history's greatest painters, sculptors, and architects. In Art History For Dummies, we'll take you on a journey through fine art from all eras, from Cave Art to the Colosseum, and from Michelangelo to Picasso and the modern masters. Along the way, you'll learn about how history has influenced art, and vice versa.

This updated edition includes:

• Brand new material on a wider array of renowned female artists
• Explorations of the Harlem Renaissance, American Impressionism, and the Precisionists
• Discussions of art in the 20th and 21st centuries, including Dadaism, Constructivism, Surrealism, and today's eclectic art scene

Is there an exhibition in your town you want to see? Prep before going with Art History For Dummies and show your friends what an Art Smartie you are.

An unbeatable reference for anyone looking to build a foundational understanding of art in a historical context, Art History For Dummies is your personal companion that makes fine art even finer!

Back Jacket

Turn your brain into an art academy

Art History For Dummies is a time machine that guides you through the most beautiful, shocking, and influential moments in the history of human creativity. You'll learn your Picasso from your Warhol, your Realism from your Rococo--and we'll help you figure out why it all matters, anyway. In this new edition, you'll discover more female artists, the Harlem Renaissance, and additional prominent art movements. Take a deep dive into art history with this full-color book, and impress your friends with how knowledgeable you've become.

Inside...

• Cave paintings and ancient art
• The classics of Greece and Rome
• The art of architecture
• Medieval illuminations and religious art
• All about the Renaissance
• American Impressionism and Precisionism
• 20^th century and Postmodern art

Author Biography

Jesse Bryant Wilder is the founder, publisher, and editor of NEXUS, a series of interdisciplinary textbooks used in high schools around the country. He has written several textbooks on art and art history and was an art critic for The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com.