Book Description:
Explore the fundamentals of visual arts with “Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts, Third Edition.” This comprehensive guide by DeWitte, Larmann, and Shields offers thematic insights into form, content, and style, enriched with diverse artistic examples.
Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts, Third Edition
Authors: Debra J. DeWitte, Ralph M. Larmann, M. Kathryn Shields
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
ISBN: 978-0500841341
This introductory textbook for art appreciation is carefully designed to cultivate critical and informed perspectives on various visual arts. Organized thematically, each chapter delves into key aspects of art analysis such as form, content, style, and context. Equipped with an array of visual examples stretching from traditional to contemporary art, it equips students with analytical tools needed for independent art interpretation and appreciation.