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Gardner, Helen 1986

 
Reference
 

Gardner, Helen. 1986.Gardner's art through the ages. 8th edition. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. 1008, xii pages. 00155037633.

Summary
 

Gives a full-color overview with of the history of Western art with time lines beginning with the ancient world. Includes

 
  • two-dimensional artwork
  • three-dimensional artwork, and
  • architectural artwork, with clear photographs and a descriptive text.
Evaluation
 

Shows the progression of Western art and reminds readers that the art of a given culture develops over time, not overnight. Thus, the art in literacy materials must be adjusted to the appropriate slot of visual progression experienced by the given culture.


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