What books should I read for art history?

What books should I read for art history?

Art History Books You Must Read

• The Books that Shaped Art History: From Gombrich and Greenberg to Alpers and Krauss.
• Twentieth-Century American Art (Oxford History of Art)
• Art in Theory 1900 – 2000: An Anthology of Changing Ideas.
• History of Beauty edited by Umberto Eco.

What is a reading list for university?

A reading list is described by Collins Dictionary as ‘a list of sources (recommended by a teacher or university lecturer) which provide additional background information on a subject being studied’.

How do I learn art history?

Here are some of the best sites to learn about art history.

1. Smarthistory. Smarthistory is one of the most-visited art history websites in the world.
2. UbuWeb.
3. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
4. Art History News.
5. WikiArt.
6. Web Gallery of Art.
7. The Museum With No Frontiers.
8. ThoughtCo Art History Guide.

Who wrote the first book on understanding art?

Lois Fichner-Rathus
Understanding Art by Lois Fichner-Rathus.

What is the history of modern art?

The origins of modern art are traditionally traced to the mid-19th-century rejection of Academic tradition in subject matter and style by certain artists and critics. Painters of the Impressionist school that emerged in France in the late 1860s sought to free painting from the tyranny of academic standards…

How do you read an art book?

6 Books To Read To Appreciate and Understand Art

1. #1 Conversations With Artists by Heidi Zuckerman.
2. #2 1001 Art Masterpieces You Must See Before You Die by Stephen Farthing.
3. #3 Salvador Dali at Home by Jackie De Burca.
4. #4 Living with Vincent van Gogh by Martin Bailey.
5. #5 The Da Vinci Legacy by Jean-Pierre Isbouts and Dr.

How do I find my reading list for uni?

Access your reading lists by going to your module on Blackboard and then clicking on the ‘Reading Lists’ menu item on the left of the screen. Your reading list will then open up within Blackboard.

Do you have to read everything on a reading list?

It is unlikely that you will be able – or be expected – to read all the books and articles on your reading list. You will be limited by time and by the availability of the material. To decide whether a book is relevant and useful: Look at the author’s name, the title and the date of publication.

Is art history hard in college?

Yes, art history is hard. The skills gleaned in an art history degree are as widely transferable as those used in the study of history, or, to be honest, the sciences and maths, those apparently impregnable mainstays. To group art history with, say, art, is to misunderstand the way the subject is taught.

What can you do with a BA in art history?

The Top Eight Traditional Careers in Art History

• Curator.
• Teacher.
• Museum Administrator/Director.
• Conservator/Art Restorer/Conservation Scientist.
• Art Authenticator.
• Museum Reproductions/Retail Manager.
• Art Librarian/Visual Resource Curator.
• Art Publishing.

Who is the father of arts?

Giorgio Vasari has been variously called the father of art history, the inventor of artistic biography, and the author of “the Bible of the Italian Renaissance”—a little book called The Lives of the Artists.

Who is the father of art history?

On Father’s Day, us art historians should remember the painter, architect and biographer Giorgio Vasari (1511–1574).

What to read for history of Art at Cambridge?

A good basic knowledge of European history is also extremely useful. The course does not require any specific prior knowledge of the History of Art, but you may like to read some of the following books before you start at Cambridge. J. Summerson, Architecture in Britain, 1530-1830 (Pelican History of Art), (several eds.)

How to prepare for history of Art at King’s College London?

We advise you to read the History of Art subject page thoroughly. The most important preparation for History of Art at King’s involves learning to train your visual memory and to develop your own critical skills. Visit as many museums and exhibitions as you can, taking descriptive notes of what you see.

What’s the best way to learn history of Art?

Visit as many museums and exhibitions as you can, taking descriptive notes of what you see. Visit buildings such as churches or country houses; you may find it helpful to record them photographically. Start collecting postcards, which can be stored in a card-index box. Don’t be afraid to sketch, even if you have no artistic talent.