Isms: Understanding Art

By: Stephen Little

Language: English

Quality: Like New

Genre: Art - Craft - Hobbies - Music, History,

ISBN: 9780713670110

SKU: BE500344939974

Pages: 160

Description: This is an easy to use guide to a wide range of art 'isms'. From the isms of the Renaissance to the isms of now, it gives a practical introduction to all the significant isms that have shaped art history. For each ism, there is a definition, an introduction to the topic, lists of key artists, key words, and key works as well as suggestions of other isms that the reader might be interested in. This book should be a must for everyone who is interested in art - whether they be Sunday afternoon visitors to galleries, art students or the more knowledgeable art connoisseur.