Blackwell Anthologies in Art History – serie

Sixteenth-Century Italian Art is a first-rate collection of the major classic and contemporary writings on the Italian Renaissance.Taking a thematic approach, the book exemplifies the traditional concerns of the field and presents arguments in a clear, accessible way. A stellar collection of 23 classic and recent essays on the art and architecture of this fascinating period in art historyBrings together in a single volume, important literature on sixteenth-century Italian art from the last half century, highlighting major topics of recent art historical studiesIntroduces major topics and debates in the field, including pagan mysteries, nature and artifice, the art of the body, and "reformations" of art, theory and practiceIncludes new translations of texts never previously published in EnglishOrganized thematically, and features substantial editorial introductions, making this anthology ideal for course use.

Sixteenth-Century Italian Art is a first-rate collection of the major classic and contemporary writings on the Italian Renaissance.Taking a thematic approach, the book exemplifies the traditional concerns of the field and presents arguments in a clear, accessible way. A stellar collection of 23 classic and recent essays on the art and architecture of this fascinating period in art historyBrings together in a single volume, important literature on sixteenth-century Italian art from the last half century, highlighting major topics of recent art historical studiesIntroduces major topics and debates in the field, including pagan mysteries, nature and artifice, the art of the body, and "reformations" of art, theory and practiceIncludes new translations of texts never previously published in EnglishOrganized thematically, and features substantial editorial introductions, making this anthology ideal for course use.

Post-Impressionism to World War II is an exciting anthology of the best art history writings of the Post-Impressionist period.Several key essays by critics including Benjamin, Greenberg and Bürger knit together primary sources and classic, "canonical" criticism. Collects the most important writings on art history from Post-Impressionism to the mid-20th century, covering both canonical and contemporary perspectivesOffers a chronicle of avant-garde practice during an especially creative, if volatile, period of historyFeatures several key essays by critics including Benjamin, Greenberg and BürgerIncludes recent critical interventions from a range of methodological perspectives – both well-known and less familiarOrganizes material thematically, and features introductory essays to each of the five sectionsProvides a valuable, stimulating resource for students and teachers alike and offers new ways to think about and teach this important period in art history.

Post-Impressionism to World War II is an exciting anthology of the best art history writings of the Post-Impressionist period.Several key essays by critics including Benjamin, Greenberg and Bürger knit together primary sources and classic, "canonical" criticism. Collects the most important writings on art history from Post-Impressionism to the mid-20th century, covering both canonical and contemporary perspectivesOffers a chronicle of avant-garde practice during an especially creative, if volatile, period of historyFeatures several key essays by critics including Benjamin, Greenberg and BürgerIncludes recent critical interventions from a range of methodological perspectives – both well-known and less familiarOrganizes material thematically, and features introductory essays to each of the five sectionsProvides a valuable, stimulating resource for students and teachers alike and offers new ways to think about and teach this important period in art history.

Architecture and Design in Europe and America, 1750-2000 is an unprecedented teaching anthology that surveys the history of European and American architecture and design using both historical and contemporary sources. Brings together the best scholarship on the subject, creating a new canon for teaching purposes by introducing a thematic approach.Covers three major periods, from 1750-1830, from 1830-1910, and from 1910-2000, with substantial introductions by the editors.Pairs primary documents with well-known historiographical essays - along with some key but under-represented works.

Architecture and Design in Europe and America, 1750-2000 is an unprecedented teaching anthology that surveys the history of European and American architecture and design using both historical and contemporary sources. Brings together the best scholarship on the subject, creating a new canon for teaching purposes by introducing a thematic approach.Covers three major periods, from 1750-1830, from 1830-1910, and from 1910-2000, with substantial introductions by the editors.Pairs primary documents with well-known historiographical essays - along with some key but under-represented works.

Late Antique and Medieval Art of the Mediterranean World is a much-needed teaching anthology that rethinks and broadens the scope of the stale and limiting classifications used for Early Christian-Byzantine visual arts. A comprehensive anthology offering a new approach to the visual arts classified as Early Christian-ByzantineComprised of essays from experts in the field that integrate the newer, historiographical research into 'the canon' of established scholarshipExposes the historical, geographical and cultural continuities and interactions in the visual arts of the late antique and medieval Mediterranean worldCovers an extensive range of topics, including the effect that converging cultures in late antiquity had on art, the cultural identities that can be observed by looking at difference of tradition in visual art, and the variance of illuminations in holy books

Late Antique and Medieval Art of the Mediterranean World is a much-needed teaching anthology that rethinks and broadens the scope of the stale and limiting classifications used for Early Christian-Byzantine visual arts. A comprehensive anthology offering a new approach to the visual arts classified as Early Christian-ByzantineComprised of essays from experts in the field that integrate the newer, historiographical research into 'the canon' of established scholarshipExposes the historical, geographical and cultural continuities and interactions in the visual arts of the late antique and medieval Mediterranean worldCovers an extensive range of topics, including the effect that converging cultures in late antiquity had on art, the cultural identities that can be observed by looking at difference of tradition in visual art, and the variance of illuminations in holy books

Asian Art is the first comprehensive anthology of important primary documents and key contemporary scholarship on Asian art history. Traces the rich artistic traditions in China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia across time periods, media, cultural contexts, and geography - from the terracotta armies of the First Emperor of Qin to late 20th-century installation artCovers both imperially commissioned works and popular, vernacular artIncludes an accessible introduction which provides suggestions of thematic connections across the vast array of visual culture and historical time coveredCaptures the diversity and depth of Asian art through primary documents - from inscriptions and imperial decrees to writings by artists and travellers - and through examples of the very best scholarship in the fieldFeatures introductory material for each extract, an easy-to-navigate chronological structure, and has been extensively tested by the editors and their colleagues in classrooms.

Asian Art is the first comprehensive anthology of important primary documents and key contemporary scholarship on Asian art history. Traces the rich artistic traditions in China, Japan, Korea, India, and Southeast Asia across time periods, media, cultural contexts, and geography - from the terracotta armies of the First Emperor of Qin to late 20th-century installation artCovers both imperially commissioned works and popular, vernacular artIncludes an accessible introduction which provides suggestions of thematic connections across the vast array of visual culture and historical time coveredCaptures the diversity and depth of Asian art through primary documents - from inscriptions and imperial decrees to writings by artists and travellers - and through examples of the very best scholarship in the fieldFeatures introductory material for each extract, an easy-to-navigate chronological structure, and has been extensively tested by the editors and their colleagues in classrooms.

This anthology presents classic and recent scholarship on Italian art from 1600-1750, highlighting the key debates with which art historians continue to grapple. Explores themes including: style or the visuality of art; artistic practices and production; artistic communication as projected and experienced; and artists’ interactions with the ancient world and with the new sciencesExamines the work of key painters, architects and sculptors from this period, including Caravaggio, Bernini, Guarini and PoussinPublished in the expanding Blackwell Anthologies in Art History series