ART 111 - Art Appreciation: Books

Clues to the meaning of many of the masterpieces of art history lie in a rich system of symbols, themes, and motifs that often eludes modern museum-goers.

A richly detailed guide to our culture, our history, our heritage and our art from religious painting to postmodernism by one of the world's greatest art historians.

How to Write About Contemporary Art is the definitive guide to writing engagingly about the art of our time.

Derek Matravers introduces students to the philosophy of art through a close examination of eight famous works of twentieth-century art.

A comprehensive reference for all artists, and a follow up to the best-selling Universal Principles of Design.

The Art of Understanding Art reveals to students and other readers new and meaningful ways of developing personal ideas and opinions about art and how to express them with confidence.