Book - Art Through The Ages Pt 2 Renaissance to Modern 9th Edition attic no returns

This is an art history survey book used as a standard textbook in art appreciation and art history survey classes. It is an older edition -- but nonetheless and excellent survey of broad concepts about art, history, artists, and architecture. 

Flipping through an art history survey book is like taking a whirlwind tour of human creativity across centuries. These books provide a structured journey through artistic movements, styles, and cultural contexts, helping readers see connections between different time periods and regions. They introduce key concepts like composition, symbolism, and technique, offering a solid foundation for understanding how art evolves and reflects society. Even if you only skim through the images and captions, you’ll start recognizing famous artworks and grasping why they’re significant.

Beyond just memorizing paintings and sculptures, survey books train your eye to analyze art critically. By comparing works side by side, you notice recurring themes, stylistic shifts, and the influence of one era on another. They also highlight major artists and their innovations, making it easier to appreciate how figures like Michelangelo, Van Gogh, or Frida Kahlo pushed artistic boundaries. Whether you're a casual art lover or diving deeper into the field, a good survey book acts as both a reference and a gateway to further exploration.

Only 1 available. From our attic archives / no returns.

• Title / Author: Art Through The Ages Pt 2 Renaissance to Modern 9th Edition by Gardner
• Topic: Art Over Time, a Survey
• Year Published: 1991
• Print Length: 1135 pp, with color and b/w plates
• Cover: soft
• ISBN:   9780135177563
• Condition: it has highlighting on maybe 20 pages out of 1000, otherwise, good condition

NOTE: Item is from our archives. It may show shelf wear. If there is any highlighting, we will note in the description.

Because the books are coming from our warehouse archives, we have priced them fairly and would appreciate no returns.