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Janetta Rebold Benton

    Kunst betrachten (ART ESSENTIALS)
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    Critical and Creative Thinking
    The Craft of College Teaching
    How to Understand Art
    The History of Western Art
    • "A concise, reader-friendly illustrated survey of Western art and architecture from prehistory to the present day. Acknowledging how architecture, painting, sculpture and the decorative arts reflect the culture and society of their time, this latest addition to the Art Essentials series invites the reader to experience and appreciate the entirety of Western art from prehistory to today. Focusing on the 'history' in art history, each of the twelve chapters opens with a question to ponder, followed by a summary of the major historical developments of the period, touching on social structure, political organization, migration, race, religious beliefs, scientific advances and customs. An exploration of these themes in the visual arts reveals how architecture, sculpture and painting simultaneously shape, reflect, and document the culture of the time and place they were created. A secondary focus explores the constantly evolving aesthetic preferences that swing between naturalism and abstraction, with each era and style either rebelling against the previous or seeking to improve it. Antecedents and outside influences are also discussed."-- Publisher's description

      The History of Western Art
    • The visual arts enrich our lives in many ways: bringing innovative ideas and the pleasures of beauty and emotion, but they can also confound. How To Understand Art sets out to enhance the viewer's experience by breaking down the elements of art and sculpture to provide a firm basis for simple enjoyment as well as further investigation. 0With 100 visual examples drawn from across the globe, the stress is on how to assess art objectively - a key skill for any art student, museum visitor or cultural enthusiast. Janetta Rebold Benton guides the reader to re-evaluate their experiences of looking at art by learning to move beyond 'I don't know much about art, but I know what I like, ' and shift towards an understanding of 'why I like it'. 0Materials and techniques are discussed - drawing, painting, printing, photography, sculpture and decorative art - making it possible to assess what can (and cannot) be done in certain media. The book also features a section devoted to six key artists who have had a particularly notable and innovative influence on the history of art: Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn, Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol. Perfectly aimed at students and the general reader, this indispensable guide to the subject is well-placed to encourage questions and discussion, especially in the light of current debates surrounding class, ethnicity, gender and race

      How to Understand Art
    • Critical and Creative Thinking: A Guide for Teachers reveals ways to develop a capacity to think both critically and creatively in practical and productive ways.

      Critical and Creative Thinking
    • Krytyczne i kreatywne podejście do życia - trudno wyobrazić sobie większe przeciwieństwa… Według powszechnie znanych definicji tych postaw, z jednej strony mamy do czynienia z intelektualną i rzeczową selekcją faktów, z drugiej z otwieraniem się na nowe, nietypowe pomysły. Ale czy na pewno? Zdaniem Roberta DiYanniego krytyczne i kreatywne myślenie to w rzeczywistości dwie strony tego samego medalu, które umiejętnie wykorzystane mogą znacząco ułatwić nam życie. Autor rozprawia się ze stereotypami na temat myślenia i uczy zupełnie nowych metod twórczego rozwiązywania problemów i analizowania otaczającego nas świata. Pokazuje na przykład, jak krytyczna ocena argumentów i uważna lektura prasy czy tekstów reklamowych mogą uratować nas przed polityczną, medialną czy marketingową manipulacją. Towarzyszy mu Leonardo da Vinci – jeden z najwybitniejszych umysłów w historii ludzkości, który w niespotykany sposób łączył krytyczne i twórcze podejście do rzeczywistości. Twoja inteligencja jest sumą nawyków twojego umysłu – tego, jak te nawyki wykorzystujesz, żeby myśleć i rozwiązywać problemy. Celem tej książki jest wzmocnienie twoich istniejących dobrych nawyków umysłu i pomoc w zmodyfikowaniu lub wyeliminowaniu tych złych. Z książki O autorze Robert DiYanni – profesor nauk humanistycznych na New York University, konsultant NYU Center for the Advancement of Teaching. Autor i redaktor wielu książek, m.in. Literature: An Introduction, The Scribner Handbook for Writers, Occasions for Writing, Arts and Culture: An Introduction to the Humanities oraz Modern American Poets: Their Voices and Visions.

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    • Art of the Middle Ages

      • 320 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení
      3,9(44)Ohodnotit

      A comprehensive and authoritative study of medieval visual arts in Europe, forming the ideal guide for students to all facets of art and architecture in the Middle Ages. Topics covered include tapestries, armour, stained glass, enamel and ivory work, and illuminated manuscripts.

      Art of the Middle Ages
    • Arts and Culture

      • 704 stránek
      • 25 hodin čtení
      3,5(20)Ohodnotit

      Offering an exploration of Western and World civilization's cultural heritage, this book is richly illustrated, beautifully designed and engaging.Readers move chronologically through major periods and styles–from prehistoric culture to 20th Century America–to gain insight into the achievements and ideas in painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, philosophy, religion, and music.For arts and cultural coordinators, professionals and enthusiasts.

      Arts and Culture