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The History of Western Art
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LENGTH5 hrs and 14 mins
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RELEASE DATE11-16-11
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
What is art? Why do we value images of saints, kings, goddesses, battles, landscapes or cities from eras of history utterly remote from ourselves? This history of art shows how painters, sculptors and architects have expressed the belief systems of their age: religious, political and aesthetic.
From the ancient civilisations of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece, to the revolutionary years of the 19th and 20th centuries, the artist has acted as a mirror to the ideals and conflicts of the human mind. He has always started with reality, but has selected and reshaped that reality to create a parallel world; a world of the imagination.
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Die Falknerin Zwischen Himmel und Erde 11-18-12 Member Since 2008Interested in European history of all eras, art, antiques, and classic fiction.
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"A whirlwind tour of Western art"
I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to refresh their previous study of art history, as well as to students who need a concise introduction. Tourists can benefit from the book also: it is a valuable adjunct to European museum visits and city walks. Whitfield takes us on a whirlwind tour of major artistic themes and styles, mostly European, from cave paintings to the edge of postmodernism. Comberti's reading is pleasant and well-paced. The only thing that's missing: the paintings themselves. Having a visual art reference on hand is recommended. I'm an artist, so the subject fascinates me. But I believe anyone can benefit from reading this accessible guide, free from pretentious "art speak."
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"Good story. Not boring."
An overall good book. The narrator is very nice and has a good voice, clear and enjoyable. The story is not boring and covers a lot of examples and famous painters. I would recommend, although I think it's a superficial reading on the subject as it doesn't explain in details some transitions and basic concepts.
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"Superbly Written"
Would you consider the audio edition of The History of Western Art to be better than the print version?Peter Whitfield has a deep understanding of art history and manages to communicate it undiluted without pretence. Some of his observations are stunning, and always concise. The other art history university textbooks I've read are watered down and politically bent, but Whitfield just states it like it is with utter virtuosity. His sentences are art.The narration is good, I'm cherishing listening to this.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The History of Western Art?The Renaissance
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"A very good introduction to the western art"
A very good introduction to the history of western art. In depth written and very nice to hear.
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