History of Art; A Students' Handbook

History of Art; A Students' Handbook

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This completely revised and updated edition introduces the reader to the practices, challenges, questions and writings encountered in the study of art history. Marcia Pointon describes and analyzes various methods and approaches to the discipline--explaining the history of their differences and their effects on the practice of art history. Stressing the multi-faceted nature of the field, she discusses the relationship of art history to film, literature, design history and anthropology. She also covers training and vocational aspects of art history, and provides a wealth of information on different career opportunities. This edition covers recent debates in art history and contemporary changes in the discipline, as well as 20 new illustrations. About the Author Marcia Pointon is Pilkington Professor of the History of Art at the University of Manchester.

History of Art; A Students' Handbook,MARCIA POINTON,Routledge,0415151813,Art,Art & Art Instruction,History - General,History Of Art / Art & Design Styles,Writing & editing guides

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