Thinking About Art - Huntsman, Penny
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Explores art through themes that illuminate cultural, historical, and contemporary issues Art connects us to the world in profound ways, revealing our history, identity, and cultural shifts. Thinking About Art: A Thematic Guide to Art History challenges traditional chronological approaches to art history, inviting readers to explore art and architecture through thematic prisms. By focusing on issues such as identity, climate change, and social inclusion, this classic textbook deepens understanding and encourages critical thought. More than 200 vibrant color illustrations and author Penny…mehr

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Explores art through themes that illuminate cultural, historical, and contemporary issues Art connects us to the world in profound ways, revealing our history, identity, and cultural shifts. Thinking About Art: A Thematic Guide to Art History challenges traditional chronological approaches to art history, inviting readers to explore art and architecture through thematic prisms. By focusing on issues such as identity, climate change, and social inclusion, this classic textbook deepens understanding and encourages critical thought. More than 200 vibrant color illustrations and author Penny Huntsman's engaging style make art history in Thinking About Art accessible, relatable, and inspiring for students and general readers alike. With an enhanced interdisciplinary approach, the expanded and updated second edition includes an entirely new chapter on digital art, covering topics like NFTs and fan art, alongside a broadened focus on identity and contemporary cultural contexts. Revised content on identity in portraiture and nature as artistic themes is complemented by enhanced tools to critically examine the relationships between artistic genres, materials, and contexts. Whether you're an art novice or an experienced teacher, Thinking About Art offers valuable insights into the evolving dialogue between art and society. The second edition of Thinking About Art: * Fosters connections across disciplines such as sociology, history, philosophy, and visual culture * Empowers readers to analyze art and relate it to their lived experiences * Examines art history through key themes rather than chronology to offer fresh perspectives * Explores the evolving role of the artist in society, including issues of patronage and identity * Includes insights from artists, analysis frameworks, essential vocabulary, and a companion website with a wealth of additional resources Designed to encourage debate and self-reflection, Thinking About Art: A Thematic Guide to Art History, Second Edition, is ideal for courses in Art History, Art and Design, Visual Culture, and Sociology. It is also a valuable resource for teachers, museum educators, and anyone curious about the intersections of art, culture, and contemporary issues.
Autorenporträt
Penny Huntsman is an experienced educator with over 25 years of teaching courses in Art History and Sociology. She has held leadership roles such as Head of Art History at Farlington School and Brighton and Hove Sixth Form College. She holds a PhD in Educational Pedagogy and an MA in Cultural and Critical Thinking. She is the author of the acclaimed Thinking About Art, the first A-level text dedicated entirely to art history and has contributed to innovative projects such as The Superpower of Looking.