<p>Examining not only traditional pieces but also works made for the non-elite, this comprehensive, lavishly illustrated history of world art reveals how art reflects and participates in the artists' view of the world in which they live, from the prehistoric world through the twentieth century.</p>

Gardner's Art Through the Ages

Arts & Photography

Kleiner, Fred S.

Tansey, Richard G.

Gardner, Helen

History & Criticism

Harcourt

This introduction to the history of art shows art's powerful role in representing and even transforming the world views of varied cultures. In this revised edition, the narrative of the western and non-European traditions are combined to present a global history of art, highlighting the interactions between geographically distant and culturally distinct societies. Historical research is combined with attention to style, chronology, iconography, technique, function and context. Boxed essays focus on themes and issues across six broad categories: architectural basics; materials and techniques; written sources; religion and mythology; art and society and art in the news.

Art Through the Ages

Helen Gardner

Richard G. Tansey

Horst de la Croix

Diane Kirkpatrick

Study & Teaching

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