Basic History of Western Art, A (7th Edition)

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Art for study's sake.......2005-09-09

In the introduction to this revised seventh edition, Anthony Janson (whose father, H.W. Janson, still has top billing for the volume) talks about the long tradition he and his father have had toward this volume and the larger work that carries the same name. It has been a standard in Western art education for decades, and the revisions periodically placed serve to bring new interpretations, perspectives and finds into the mix of history.

Prior to diving into the depths of art, Janson provides a primer - art history is a relatively new discipline, and often studied by historians and others with interest but relatively little training in artistic areas themselves. This book is about the visual arts (those of drama, music, etc. are not included here, but architecture is to some degree); Janson gives a brief survey of key concepts that are critical to understanding the mediums (artists, Janson states, prefer to use the plural of medium as mediums rather than media). Geometric and visual appreciation concepts are introduced, as are philosophical/aesthetic ideas.

The majority of the text is divided into four broad sections: The Ancient World, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance through the Rococo, and the Modern World. This is a book that really a survey or history of Western art - it does have a brief section at the beginning of the Ancient World on cave art and neolithic art in North America, but apart from this never wanders outside the main courses of Western art even in the modern period. As an introductory text, this is not surprising - many of the values and concepts of art in non-Western cultures require more explanation for adequate aesthetic appreciation of their art than an introductory survey course could cover. Still, it is a deficit worthy of note for those who are looking for a more comprehensive volume.

The Ancient World covers art of Egypt, the Fertile Crescent and Persia, Aegean/Greek art, Etruscan art, and Roman art. The section on the Middle Ages begins primarily with the rise of Christendom as the dominant political power - this includes Byzantine art, early Medieval art (Carolingian and Ottonian times), Romanesque, and the ascendancy of the Gothic style, including the great Abbey of St-Denis. The Renaissance focusses early on Italy, but also explores the Renaissance influences in Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England. The Modern Period is the most diverse, with movements such as Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, Impressionism, Art Nouveau and other schools that had a greater tendency to cross national boundaries. The twentieth century brought about a great explosion of artistic expressions, in architecture, sculpture, painting and photography, each of which get a chapter. While the fourth section begins with a discussion of modernism, it ends with the discussion of post-modernism, a period of transition.

The colour reproductions throughout are stunning, and the use of black-and-white images to highlight details is also useful. Two-thirds of the 600 illustrations are in colour. The photographs showing architectural styles are interesting, far from being boring 'sample' shots. The text is engaging and informative, achieving a good balance between the artistic, the philosophical and the historical. There are maps, chronological tables, a glossary of terms, suggestions for further readings arranged topically, and a very useful index (always a plus for students and scholars).

The predecessor edition was entitled 'A Basic History of Art'; this one has added the word 'Western' to the title, very appropriately. This new edition has included new essays in the introduction, including 'The Power of Art', 'The Impact of Context', and 'Experiencing Art in Museums'. The maps and timelines have been revised, and there are new Cultural Context boxes alongside the text. Also, 'Materials and Techniques' pull-quote boxes give an explanation of principal art practices, methods and conventions through history.

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A Basic History of Western Art

Manufacturer: Pearson; Prentice Hall
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ASIN: 0007098812

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Basic History of Art provides students and instructors with a beautifully illustrated and masterfully concise introduction to the Western tradition of art history. The Seventh Edition builds on the best of this tradition with the contributions of several scholars who made many critical improvements to the book.

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Basic History of Western Art

Manufacturer: ABRAMS HARRY N (THAM
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Basic History of Western Art, A
AnthonyStewart, AndrewHofrichter, Frima FoxJacobs, Joseph Janson
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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PAPER JOURNEY, TRAVELS AMONG THE VILLAGE PAPERMAKERS OF INDIA AND NEPAL.
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Manufacturer: Oak Knoll Books
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Hollywood Music Industry Directory: Premier Edition 2004 (Hollywood Music Industry Directory)

Manufacturer: Hollywood Creative Directory
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The premiere edition is for aspiring musicians and professionals alike, the new directory will have information for finding contacts to submit a demo tape, secure a music contract, license a song, find an agent to book a concert tour and more.

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Warner Bros. Records employee.......2004-03-19

Since I've received this book, I have used it at least once everyday. There are so many useful resources in the book for me to use in my everyday job, as well as new people in the music business that I can now easily reach out to. I highly recommend this book!

"The Phone Book to the Music, Record and Soundtrack Industry.......2004-03-11

The Hollywood Music Industry Directory is your front row ticket to the music world today. For aspiring musicians and professionals alike, this directory is the one-stop shop for finding contacts to submit a demo tape, secure a music publishing contract, license a song to a soundtrack, find an agent to book a concert tour, and more.

This is also an essential manual for film and television producers, development executives, studio honchos, directors and managers alike to easily locate record executives, A&R staff, soundtrack personnel, music publishers, music supervisors, recording studios and more. If you're going to make a movie with music elements, you must get a copy of the Hollywood Music Industry Directory, "the phone book to the music business."

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Hollywood Music Industry Directory, 2nd Edition (Hollywood Music Industry Directory)
Edited by the Staff of Hollywood Creative Directory
Manufacturer: Hollywood Creative Directory
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ASIN: 1928936377

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For aspiring musicians and professionals alike, the new directory will become the one-stop shop for finding contacts to submit a demo tape for a record deal, secure a music publishing contract, license a song to a soundtrack album, etc. If your serious about a career in the music business, you need this phone book to the music industry.

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horrid.......2006-05-27

I called a few people in this book and asked them for money, but none of them would give me anything. How rude can you get? Then I listened to "Ty Cohen's Secrets to Making Money in the Music Industry (3-Piece Mega Audio CD Set)" and felt better.

Hollywood Music Industry Directory, 5th Edition (Hollywood Music Industry Directory)

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Hollywood Music Industry Directory, 5th Edition (Hollywood Music Industry Directory)

Manufacturer: Hollywood Creative Directories
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NY Times puzzles are just what they say they are. Fun and relaxing.!

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The New York Times Stress-Buster Crosswords : Light and Easy Puzzles
St. Martin's Griffin
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ASIN: B000OTLJX4

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Holistic Managerial Perspective.......2004-02-28

This book provides an overview of the daily operations among the various positions in radio stations. They talk about the business aspect of a station's operations. All of this is introduced in the beginning with a discussion of the history of the medium. The charts and graphs are particularly helpful in establishing time contexts.

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This digital document is an article from Columbia Journalism Review, published by Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism on March 1, 2003. The length of the article is 796 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Television more is less; centralized news operations are about money, not journalism. (Spotlight).
Author: Patrick Rogers
Publication: Columbia Journalism Review (Refereed)
Date: March 1, 2003
Publisher: Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism
Volume: 41 Issue: 6 Page: 5(1)

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Two ways to pronounce MICO: co-productions and joint ventures. (Media International Corp.) (company profile): An article from: Video Age International
O.T. Wall
Manufacturer: TV Trade Media, Inc.
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This digital document is an article from Video Age International, published by TV Trade Media, Inc. on August 1, 1991. The length of the article is 797 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Two ways to pronounce MICO: co-productions and joint ventures. (Media International Corp.) (company profile)
Author: O.T. Wall
Publication: Video Age International (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 1, 1991
Publisher: TV Trade Media, Inc.
Volume: v11 Issue: n7 Page: p14(1)

Article Type: company profile

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Broadcast technical operations
Mark R Lange
Manufacturer: The Original Co
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ASIN: 0943987105

Television Station Operations and Management

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Television Station Operations and Management
Robert L. Hilliard
Manufacturer: Focal Pr
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ASIN: B000OPGJG0

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