Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts (Second Edition)
Summary: “Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts” offers a comprehensive exploration of the world of visual arts, providing readers with the tools and insights needed to appreciate and analyze artworks across diverse cultures and time periods. In this second edition, readers embark on a journey through the fundamental principles of art, including form, content, context, and aesthetics. The book covers a wide range of artistic media and styles, from painting and sculpture to photography and digital art, offering in-depth discussions and engaging visual examples. With its emphasis on critical thinking and visual literacy, this edition serves as an essential resource for art enthusiasts, students, and educators seeking to deepen their understanding of the visual arts.
Author Information: The authors of “Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts” are Debra J. DeWitte, Ralph M. Larmann, and M. Kathryn Shields. They are esteemed art historians and educators who have collectively contributed to the field of art appreciation and education.
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication Year: 2015
ISBN-10: 0500292035
ISBN-13: 978-0500292037