Product Description
This four-part volume uses an exceptional art program–with sumptuous color pictures–to introduce readers to a succession of art styles from prehistoric times and ancient Egypt, to the vast world of Western painting, sculpture, architecture, photography, and the minor arts. Elegantly written, it contains a balanced and interesting narrative that increases ones ability to understand art. Parts I and II cover The Ancient World and The Middle Ages, w… More >>
Janson’s History of Art: The Western Tradition
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When buying this book I was assured that it was brand new and in mint condition. I even paid more to have a book in good condition. When it came in the mail there were pages torn out of the book and important pictures and text missing.
Rating: 1 / 5
This book is a great tool for art history. I definitely recommend it to anyone taking an art history class.
Rating: 5 / 5
Exactly what I needed. The book was in great condition. Study guide would have been helpful, but not necessary. It was worth buying used to save a big chunk of change!
Rating: 5 / 5
I originally bought this book as a supplement to an art history class. I am now in my third art history class and still using this book. The book is well written and laid-out chronologically with introductions for each chapter that include some of the cultural background about the period in art history. There are lots of great pictures. A detailed index that helps you find information about artists, artworks, or art periods. There are interesting sidelines that add to the current topic, such as exerpts from letters artists wrote and techniques such as the lost-wax process. In addition, each chapter includes a timeline and a summary at the end.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a supplement to an art history class or an interesting book on art in general.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’m using the book for an art history class. It might’ve been more useful to buy the book in sections. I hear that the book is also printed as two books (halves) which would be much more useful and convenient to move around.
Rating: 4 / 5