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Post by qubiochem on Jan 12, 2006 15:45:35 GMT -5
Hi all...
I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations for an intro art history book that will give me a clue when I travel through Europe this summer. I've been reading Steeve's Europe 101 which is fairly easy to read.... opinions on this one? Is there a superior book I should find?
Thanks!
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paint
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Post by paint on Jan 18, 2006 21:28:56 GMT -5
What exactly are you looking for? A traveller's art-history type book, or an actual art-history book like you'd get in a college course? (I have several of the latter).
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Post by WillTravel on Jan 18, 2006 23:40:30 GMT -5
One book that had a lot of art information, as well as history, is Venice: the Lion City, by Garry Wills.
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Post by stanncie on Jan 23, 2006 23:20:36 GMT -5
I would recommend you go to the library and check out different books on art. I'm sure they have a good selection in your local branch. Then if you really want one you can buy it at the store. But, if you just want a general idea or something for reference you would have saved some money.
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Post by me on Jan 24, 2006 12:12:26 GMT -5
Then if you really want one you can buy it at the store. you could prolly save some dough buying a book on line, after you choose a title. |
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Post by sarahray85 on Feb 5, 2006 4:23:15 GMT -5
I don't know if this helps at all but I took an Art History class in college and I used a book call Gardner's Art Through the Ages. Interestingly enough, I've seen this book at quite a few people's homes and when I asked why they had the book they said it was for an art history class. It's really comprehensive with amazing pictures but it is pretty pricey. If I were going to buy another copy, I would try to get a used one.
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