Horst W. Janson Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

In an extraordinary partnership, H.W. Janson and Robert Rosenblum explore the nineteenth century's creative wellsprings and present here the first comprehensive view of its achievements. Janson's History of Art, translated into thirteen languages, has revolutionized the study of art history. Rosenblum, his brilliant colleague, is a major force in the field, both as writer and as teacher. To match the opulence of their subject, the authors selected over 500 illustrations, of which 89 are faithfully reproduced in excellent color. Dr. Janson photographed many of the sculptures himself, and many of the paintings have never before been reproduced in color. In their text, Rosenblum and Janson draw from the historical documentation of the period the dynamics of the making and viewing of art, examining the reciprocal influences of art and technology, art and politics, art and literature, art and music.

For 1000s of art lovers both amateur & professional, esthetic life began with Janson, as his History of Art is often called. In the 1st edition, published in 1962, he spoke to that perennial reader he gently called "the troubled layman." His opening paragraph revealed his sympathy: "Why is this supposed to be art?" he quoted rhetorically. "How often have we heard this question asked--or asked it ourselves, perhaps--in front of one of the strange, disquieting works that we are likely to find nowadays in the museum or art exhibition?" Keeping that curious, questioning perspective in mind, he wrote a history of art from cave painting to Picasso that was singularly welcoming, illuminating & exciting. Sojourning thru this book, a reader is offered every amenity for a comfortable trip. Because he never assumes knowledge on the part of the reader, a recent immigrant from Mars could comprehend Western art from this text. The only assumption the Jansons have made is that with a little guidance everyone can come to understand the artifacts that centuries of architecture, sculpture, design & painting have deposited in our paths. Countless readers have proven the Jansons right & found their lives enriched in the process.

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History of Art for Young People tells the story of art in the Western world from its beginnings in prehistoric Europe and ancient Egypt through to contemporary art of today. The sixth edition of this unsurpassed classic sports a more contemporary, colorful design, 30 percent more color illustrations than the fifth edition, and 42 maps. In addition, the text has been heavily rewritten and edited so that it is far easier to read and remember. With the unmatched credibility of the Janson name, this convenient-to-use reference will enlighten and educate any age group. Note: This book is sold in the academic market by Prentice Hall under the title Basic History of Art, 6th Edition.