Art
by Frederick Hartt
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded, unhurried non-fiction book: original and heavy. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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5.0 / 5
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About This Book
With authority and insight, gained from over 50 years as a teacher and scholar, Professor Hartt traces the course of western art from the Old Stone Age to the present. Coverage of the 20th century has been extensively updated. 1,412 illustrations, 360 in full color.
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- Author
- Frederick Hartt
- Published
- 1969
- Pages
- 1087
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- Open Library
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