From stone-age cave paintings to Hockney's "Fading Faxes"; from Egyptian tomb treasure to Native American carvings - this book aims to take a fresh look at work by painters, potters, carvers, sculptors and other craftspeople and asks some essential questions: what is the work for, why did the artist make it like that - for magic, for worship, celebration, to tell a story, to satisfy an inner need, or just for fun? How did the artist earn a living, who paid the bills, what were the tools, the materials, and techniques, are ...
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From stone-age cave paintings to Hockney's "Fading Faxes"; from Egyptian tomb treasure to Native American carvings - this book aims to take a fresh look at work by painters, potters, carvers, sculptors and other craftspeople and asks some essential questions: what is the work for, why did the artist make it like that - for magic, for worship, celebration, to tell a story, to satisfy an inner need, or just for fun? How did the artist earn a living, who paid the bills, what were the tools, the materials, and techniques, are there surprises and hidden meanings that become clear only when you understand the symbolic clues? The book explores these questions to stimulate curiosity and give scope for discussion, thought and wonder as well as appreciation and creativity. Chapters are organized thematically and illustrated with colour photographs from a wide range of periods and places. Special features include brief biographies of famous artists and experiments with techniques. The book is an introduction to looking at art in galleries and museums, as well as the everyday world of school, the home, and the environment.
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Add this copy of What is Art? to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Oxford University Press.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
Add this copy of What is Art? to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Oxford University Press.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Damaged cover. The cover of is slightly damaged for instance a torn or bent corner.
Add this copy of What is Art? to cart. $19.78, very good condition, Sold by M Godding Books Ltd rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Devizes, WILTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Oxford University Press.
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Very Good. Size: 25 to 30 cm tall, Quarto, (4to); Posted within 1 working day. 1st class tracked post to the UK, Airmail tracked worldwide. Robust recyclable packaging.
Add this copy of What is Art? to cart. $29.48, poor condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Oxford University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 900grams, ISBN: 019910042X.
Add this copy of What is Art? to cart. $47.31, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Oxford University Press.
