The Power of ArtHarcourt Brace College Publishers, 1995 - 494 pages Designed for art appreciation courses, THE POWER OF ART is the first book to truly integrate the study of art within a global historical context. It presents the story of art as part of the accumulated experience of humankind by examining connections between our contemporary world and the past. The authors provide coverage of design and the various media and include more than 600 illustrations to provide visual support. |
Contents
ALTERNATIVES | 18 |
ART AS A DECLARATION OF POWER | 50 |
THE POWER TO AWAKEN OUR SENSES | 56 |
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