Art Theory For Beginners (For Beginners (For Beginners))

Osborne, Richard; Sturgis, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 095484212X ISBN 13: 9780954842123

Publisher: Zidane Press, 2006

The authors show how the idea of art has developed in the last 5,000 years and how we have reached the point we are at now. They provide a complete survey of all of the aesthetic, historical and practical questions that surround the idea of art.

Synopsis:

A new introduction to a complex world. There has never been so much interest in art as there is today but there has also never been so much confusion about what art is. This book surveys the whole field in an accessible, critical and entertaining manner. From cave paintings to the Venice Biennale, this book introduces the beginner to all of the complicated questions that stem from the simple idea of 'art'. Painters, theorists and philosophers are all included to show how the idea of art has developed over the last 5,000 years, and how we have reached the point we are at now. Ideal for students, beginners and practitioners alike "Art theory for beginners" delivers as it promises, a complete survey of all of the aesthetic, historical and practical questions that surround the idea of art. Illustrated with many of the most important images in the history of art it opens up the entire field and exposes how and why different schools of art developed. Written in a clear manner this unusual and unique introduction to a complicated field is perfect for A-level to postmodernist artist.

About the Author:

Richard Osborne is a philosopher and writer with special interests in Art, Technology and contemporary culture. He is the author of several works including "Philosophy For Beginners" and "Freud For Beginners." Richard Osborne currently teaches art theory and philosophy at the University of the Arts in London. His most recent book is "Philosophy in Art "(Zidane Press 2008) which examines the relationship between the two.