The Social History of Art 1: Prehistoric Times, Ancient-Oriental Urban Cultures, Greece and Rome, Middle Ages

by Arnold Hauser

Paperback, 1951

Status

Available

Call number

701.1

Collection

Publication

Vintage (1951), Paperback, 275 pages

Description

First published in 1951 Arnold Hausers commanding work presents an account of the development and meaning of art from its origins in the Stone Age through to the Film Age. Exploring the interaction between art and society, Hauser effectively details social and historical movements and sketches the frameworks in which visual art is produced. This new edition provides an excellent introduction to the work of Arnold Hauser. In his general introduction to The Social History of Art, Jonathan Harris asseses the importance of the work for contemporary art history and visual culture. In addition, an introduction to each volume provides a synopsis of Hausers narrative and serves as a critical guide to the text, identifying major themes, trends and arguments.… (more)

Language

Original publication date

1951

Physical description

267 p.; 7.75 inches

ISBN

0394701143 / 9780394701141
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