-isms understanding art

An introductory guide to the visual arts offers a look at the many "isms" that are used to define art movements, with a discussion of the various art historical periods, their significance, and their most important artists and works.

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Main Author: Little, Stephen, 1954-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Universe, 2004.
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Summary:An introductory guide to the visual arts offers a look at the many "isms" that are used to define art movements, with a discussion of the various art historical periods, their significance, and their most important artists and works.
Physical Description:[160] p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN:0789312093 :
9780789312099
Author Notes:Steven Little contributes articles and reviews to a number of fine art magazines and journals. He specializes in postwar British art and sculpture and is currently Web Editor for The Royal Academy of Arts in London.