Art for Dummies - Brossura

Hoving, Thomas

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ISBN 10: 0764551043 ISBN 13: 9780764551048

Casa editrice: For Dummies, 1999

Riassunto

If you've always wanted to find out more about art but felt intimidated by the overeducated art world, then you've found the answer. Art For Dummies is the book that will have you and everyone you know clamoring outside the doors of your local museum. Thomas Hoving, former director of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, is credited with revolutionizing the Met, doubling its size during his tenure, and bringing art to the masses. Let him bring art to you as well.

In Art For Dummies, Thomas Hoving provides a how-to guide to the art world. First, he guides you through an introduction to art appreciation, pointing out the details that you've always noticed but have never been able to explain. Next, Hoving takes you on a ride through art history. (Have you ever regretted not taking those art history classes in school With Art For Dummies, you'll feel all caught up and ready to spar with the local intellectuals.) Hoving even includes a guide to the world?s top art cities and centers, a listing that can help you prepare for your next artistic voyage. With this guide, you can discover where to go in order to see the greatest works of art, and you can also find out about hidden treasures in nearby art museums.

You also get a great start for seeking out art with Hoving's lists of the greatest works of Western civilization, the most interesting artists, and the contemporary artists to watch. Don't wait another day to introduce yourself to the art world!

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Thomas Hoving is the former director of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, the former editor of Connoisseur magazine, and the author of the New York Times bestseller, Making the Mummies Dance.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

"Do you love art but feel intimidated by it? ...Then this book is for you!"
—Anne Hawley, Director, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston

"Long in coming, much needed, and clearly and accurately written. Congratulations, Tom."
—Peter L. Schaffer, A La Vieille Russie, New York

Includes full-color gallery of great works of art!

If you've wanted to take a closer look at art, but get intimidated by the art world, you'll treasure Art For Dummies. In this down-to-earth guide, renowned art expert Thomas Hoving shows you how to get more out of a trip to the museum, from art appreciation 101 to a quick overview of major movements and artists.

Discover how to:

• Look at art like an expert
• Get the most out of a museum
• Find the world's best art collections
• Appreciate the world's greatest masterpieces
• Start your own art collection

Get smart! www.dummies.com

Su questa edizione

• Editore: For Dummies
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0764551043
• ISBN 13: 9780764551048
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 382