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Thinking About Art: A Thematic Guide to Art History
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Thinking About Art
Explores art through themes that illuminate cultural, historical, and contemporary issues
Art connects us to the world in profound ways, revealing our history, identity, and cultural shifts. Thinking About Art: A Thematic Guide to Art History challenges traditional chronological approaches to art history, inviting readers to explore art and architecture through thematic prisms. By focusing on issues such as identity, climate change, and social inclusion, this classic textbook deepens understanding and encourages critical thought. More than 200 vibrant color illustrations and author Penny Huntsman's engaging style make art history in Thinking About Art accessible, relatable, and inspiring for students and general readers alike.
The expanded and updated second edition provides an enhanced interdisciplinary approach, as well as a broadened focus on identity and contemporary cultural contexts. Revised content on identity in portraiture and nature as artistic themes is complemented by enhanced tools to critically examine the relationships between artistic genres, materials, and contexts. Whether you're an art novice or an experienced teacher, Thinking About Art offers valuable insights into the evolving dialogue between art and society. The second edition of Thinking About Art:
- Fosters connections across disciplines such as sociology, history, philosophy, and visual culture
- Empowers readers to analyze art and relate it to their lived experiences
- Examines art history through key themes rather than chronology to offer fresh perspectives
- Explores the evolving role of the artist in society, including issues of patronage and identity
- Includes insights from artists, analysis frameworks, and essential vocabulary
Designed to encourage debate and self-reflection, Thinking About Art: A Thematic Guide to Art History, Second Edition, is ideal for courses in Art History, Art and Design, Visual Culture, and Sociology. It is also a valuable resource for teachers, museum educators, and anyone curious about the intersections of art, culture, and contemporary issues.
The book, Thinking About Art: A Thematic Guide to Art History [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9781394176687 in Paperback by Penny Huntsman may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.
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- Publisher
- Wiley
- Author
- Penny Huntsman
- Format
- Paperback
- Release date
- Nov 17, 2026
- ISBN-13
- 9781394176687
- Pages
- 400
- Carton quantity
- 13 copies
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| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
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| 50 – 99 | $37.95 | 5% off list |
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