Helen Gardner (1)Críticas

This was one of a small collection, used at least partly as a reference for crossword puzzle solving.

I wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I am -- perhaps because it's a well-established textbook, I anticipated loads of information but dull writing. What a surprise! This is amazingly informative AND engaging. It's enormous, of course, which makes comfortable reading a bit of a challenge* ... but no complaints about the book's contents. And I'm only up to the Etruscan chapter ...

* unless you enjoy abdominal divots. I don't. ;^)

This was an annoying read. It was required for my college art classes though. I will probably never read it again.

This was an annoying read. It was required for my college art classes though. I will probably never read it again.

I used it before as a student and afterwards as a teacher.
Even though there are fortunately some other good books on the subject this one has been the best one. Each new edition has even enhanced all the good qualities in this book.

It includes not only all cultures and periods described in a clear and thorough way, but also a really good bibliography that has helped me a lot while trying to find a book about an artis, period or culture. This bibliography is really superior to any other introduction to Art History.

A classic for anyone wishing to study art history. My husband and I used it in college and our son used our book 20 years later to do the same (even though new editions have come out since them). We have also used it throughout the years to research specific artists or works.

Classic text with many illustrations and explanations.½

Not Read

The history and record of human art from the ancients to the near present. Text book type of volume.

840 pages; index and glossary in rear; 23 chapters. Pages tight, glossy, slight yelloweing on pages and edges; usual ex-library markings; Numerous b.w photos, illustrations, maps, and reproducations of art--Completely revised edition containing over 500 new illustations plus eight color plates. Has reputation of being the most complete one volume history of art in English. Yellow orange hard covers with black lettering and illustrations of art on covers. Dust jacket has mylar protector- scuffing and soiled areas on mylor protector; dj has black lettering and art reproduction on front and back dj. Section headings include: Introduction; Ancient Art; European Art; Non-European Art; ; Modern Art. Chapters headings include: Prehistoric; Egyptian; Middle Eastern; Aegean; Geek; Etruscan and Roman; Early Christian and Byzantine; Medieval; Renaissance; Baroque and Rococo; Colonial American; Russian; Islamic; Southeast Asian; Chinese; Japanese; Pre-Columbian May, Mexican, and Andean; North American Indian;; Primitive; Paianting; Photography, Sculpture; Architecture.

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