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Mirror of the world : a new history of art / Julian Bell.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: London : Thames & Hudson, 2007.Description: 496 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cmISBN:
  • 9780500238370 (hbk.) :
  • 9780500238370 (hbk.) :
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 709 BEL
LOC classification:
  • N5300
Contents:
1.Horizon -- 2.Shaping civilization -- 3.Classical norms -- 4.Medieval works -- 5.Doorways and windows -- 6.Re-creating the world -- 7.Theatrical realities -- 8.Settlement, enlightenment -- 9.A changed truth -- 10.Industry\'s momentum -- 11.Breakthrough/breakdown -- 12.Foreground.
Summary: From humans' first impulses to create form out of raw materials to the most modern gallery installations, people around the world have always been drawn to image-making. Julian Bell uses a wide range of objects to reveal how art is a product of our shared experience, reflecting the human condition and our most basic cultural preoccupations.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 709 BEL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 204998

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.Horizon -- 2.Shaping civilization -- 3.Classical norms -- 4.Medieval works -- 5.Doorways and windows -- 6.Re-creating the world -- 7.Theatrical realities -- 8.Settlement, enlightenment -- 9.A changed truth -- 10.Industry\'s momentum -- 11.Breakthrough/breakdown -- 12.Foreground.

From humans' first impulses to create form out of raw materials to the most modern gallery installations, people around the world have always been drawn to image-making. Julian Bell uses a wide range of objects to reveal how art is a product of our shared experience, reflecting the human condition and our most basic cultural preoccupations.

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