For one semester courses in Art Appreciation or Introduction to Art. This best-selling exploration of traditional and contemporary art and artistic media focuses on art as seen from the artist's point of view, treating artistic techniques and introductory aesthetic principles. It is a clear, concise presentation with illustrations and a strong emphasis on the elements and media.

The Art of Seeing

Arts & Photography

Zelanski, Paul

Fisher, Mary Pat

History & Criticism

Prentice-Hall

Designed to explore different ways of seeing, creating space, and making art, this text is directed at art majors. Zelanski (U. of Connecticut) and Fisher (no affiliation is listed) discuss the works in formal terms, with little or no reference to their historical context, treating such themes as composition, space, and light. The fifth edition contains a section on art criticism and an expanded section on performance art. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Art of Seeing (5th Edition)

Zelanski, Paul J.

This best-selling exploration of traditional and contemporary art and artistic media focuses on art as seen from the artist's point of view, treating artistic techniques and introductory aesthetic principles. It is an engaging, clear, and concise presentation with a multi-cultural emphasis. The careful design of the illustrations, text, headings, timelines, and boxes enhances the relationship between text and illustrations. The book has a four-part organization—Part I lays the foundation for seeing; Parts II and III views two-and three-dimensional art; and Part IV approaches art as it exists in time. Topics cover a broad range of media and traditional and contemporary art, including installation; video and performance art; encaustic; fresco; wood engraving; earthworks; computers and art. For anyone interested in art appreciation.

Pearson College Div

This best-selling exploration of traditional and contemporary art and artistic media focuses on art as seen from the artist's point of view, treating artistic techniques and introductory aesthetic principles. It is an engaging, clear, and concise presentation with a multi-cultural emphasis. The careful design of the illustrations, text, headings, timelines, and boxes enhances the relationship between text and illustrations. The book has a four-part organization–Part I lays the foundation for seeing; Parts II and III views two-and three-dimensional art; and Part IV approaches art as it exists in time. Topics cover a broad range of media and traditional and contemporary art, including installation; video and performance art; encaustic; fresco; wood engraving; earthworks; computers and art. For anyone interested in art appreciation.

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The Art of Seeing

Art of Seeing (5th Edition)

The Art of Seeing

The Art of Seeing