The Power of Art

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Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 2013 - 576 pages
"Compelling, comprehensive, and accessible, Lewis and Lewis's The Power of Art, 3rd Edition, features an exciting new layout and gorgeous images -- all designed to connect with today's student. Instructors and students continue to praise the engaging, conversational writing style that makes it easier for students to both understand and enjoy reading the material. The Power of Art delivers a brief, yet comprehensive survey, demonstrating that art is everywhere and relevant to all students -- no matter what their majors happen to be. The text incorporates global material throughout to demonstrate cultural intersections and mutual influences. "Art News" boxes present real events that connect art to students' lives. In addition to excellent art history coverage, The Power of Art features a diverse mix of artists and spotlights the latest technologies used to create art. Digital resources that accompany the book make it easier for students to learn and study the material. The set includes image flashcards, Foundations Interactive Modules, videos, quizzes, an interactive book, and more. With the best price in the market, The Power of Art delivers unrivaled value for instructors and students alike."--Publisher's description.

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About the author (2013)

Susan Lewis was born on August 10, 1956 in England. In addition to her 27 novels she has written an autobiographical memoir entitled, Just One More Day. She was nominated fo rthe Romantic Novelists' Association Romantic Novel of the Year award in 2002 and 2005. Susan attended The Red Maids' School of Bristol, England. She worked several temporary secretarial positions including one at Thames Television. It was there that she asked the controller what it takes to be a success. He replied with the advice of "Oh go away and write something". She wrote her first novel, A Class Apart, in 1988. Since then she has published 27 novels. Her titles include: Dance While You Can, Darkest Longings, Obsession, Summer Madness, and Stolen.

Richard Lewis is Professor of Art at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he has taught for more than 25 years and previously served as Chair of Art and Art History and Dean of Academic Programs. Currently, he coordinates the programs at its branch campus in Florence, Italy, is the Director of its M.A. in Museum Studies there, and has led student travel courses to England, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Greece, Turkey, and Japan. He holds a B.F.A. in Visual Arts from Purchase College and an M.F.A. in Painting from the University of Michigan. He is very active in the field of digital art and multimedia, and has also authored a textbook on digital media (Prentice Hall in 2003).

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