Horst Waldemar Janson, der unter dem Pseudonym H. W. Janson publizierte, war ein herausragender Gelehrter der Kunstgeschichte. Er ist vor allem für sein wegweisendes Werk History of Art bekannt, das zu einer unverzichtbaren Ressource für Kunstliebhaber weltweit geworden ist. Dieser umfassende Text, der erstmals 1962 veröffentlicht wurde, hat über zwei Millionen Leser in fünfzehn Sprachen erreicht und seinen Status als grundlegendes Werk der kunsthistorischen Forschung gefestigt.
Completely revised, this book has been expanded to cover the important developments in recent art, architecture and photography. There is an increased focus on all modern art media, including photography, performance art, installation art, collaboration, video and mixed-media works.
s/t: A Survey of the Major Visual Arts from the Dawn of History to the Present Day This classic book uses an exceptional art program, featuring impeccable accurate five-color illustrations, to introduce readers to the vast world of painting, sculpture, architecture, photography and the minor arts. With its effectively written, balanced and interesting narrative, this book presents art as a succession of styles--from Prehistory through the 20th century--and enlarges the readers' capacity to appreciate works of art individually. Written more than 40 years ago, this text has been constantly reworked to respond to the needs of this ever-changing field. A reference work suitable for those employed in all art media, including painters, sculptors, photographers and architects.
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