Londres, Inglaterra : Routledge, c2008.

xxi, 263 p. : il. ; 20 cm.

1. Art theories and art histories. -- 2. Formalism, modernism and modernity. -- 3. A world still to win: Marxism, art and art history. -- 4. Semiotics and poststructuralism. -- 5. Psychoanalysis, art and the hidden self. -- 6. Sex and sexualities: representations of gender. -- 7. Exploring postmodernities. -- 8. Globalised proximities and perspectives. --Art and history websites resources. -- Glossary of terms. --

Art History: The Basics is a concise and accessible introduction for the general reader and the undergraduate approaching the history of art for the first time. Fully illustrated with an international range of artistic examples, it introduces the key ideas, issues and debates. Questions covered include: * What is art and art history? * What are the main methodologies used to understand art? * How have ideas about form, sex and gender shaped representation? * What connects art with psychoanalysis, semiotics and Marxism? * How are globalization and postmodernism changing art and art history? This informative guide provides information on relevant websites and image archives, helpful subject summaries, suggestions for further reading and a useful glossary for easy reference. --

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