An introductory Art Appreciation text that focuses on tools of visual analysis, followed by an exploration of themes: religion, nature, power, garden realms, and copying. The book does not include an overview of art historical periods or movements. “Instead,” as Dr. Mittman writes, “by using examples chosen from throughout the globe, and from prehistory to …
Art Appreciation (Asa Sion Mittman, 2023) – Smart History (CC BY-NC)Read More »
“This text offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of Art. Authored by four USG faculty members with advanced degrees in the arts, this textbook offers up-to-date original scholarship. It includes over 400 high-quality images illustrating the history of art, its technical applications, and its many uses. Combining the best elements of both a traditional …
Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning (Sachant et al.) (CC BY-SA)Read More »
“An OER text to cover world art on a timeline from prehistoric to modern times with an emphasis on female artists.”Reviewer’s note: this text focuses much more on a chronological, art historical approach than other texts that divide the course into thirds, with the first third covering visual elements and principles of design, the second …
A World Perspective of Art Appreciation (Gustlin and Gustlin) (CC BY-NC-SA)Read More »