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Harris, Jonathan

Art history : the key concepts / Jonathan Harris. - xiv, 346 pages ; 23 cm. - Routledge key guides . - Routledge key guides. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Art History: The Key Concepts offers a systematic, reliable, accessible, and challenging reference guide to the disciplines of art history and visual culture. Containing entries on over 200 terms integral to the historical and theoretical study of art, design, and culture in general, Art History: The Key Concepts is an indispensable source of knowledge for all students, scholars, and teachers. Each entry contains a succinct definition, an exploration of its history, use, and significance, and suggestions for further reading. Entries include: abstract expressionism; epoch; hybridity; semiology; and zeitgeist." "Through extended cross-referencing, Art History: The Key Concepts builds a radical intellectual synthesis for understanding and teaching art, art history, and visual culture."--Jacket.

ISBN: 0415319765 9780415319768 0415319773 9780415319775 0203627199 9780203627198

LCCN: 2006011415

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA653962 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 013490030 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Art--History--Dictionaries.

LC Class. No.: N5300 / .H278 2006