History of Art
by H. W. Janson
Taste attributes: documentaryhistoricalslowfresh & originalwholesomeheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryempowerment/personal growth
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, fresh non-fiction book, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: wholesome · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.5 / 5
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About This Book
Added to the Fifth Edition Revised are more than forty concise discussions of cultural developments paralleling movements in art, from ancient Greek times through our own Postmodern era. These masterly essays focus mainly on music and theater, and also include such topics as Greek and Roman mythology, Christian iconography, Western monastic orders, and medieval guilds.
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- Author
- H. W. Janson
- Published
- 1962
- Pages
- 824
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