{"product_id":"art-a-beginners-guide-9781851688531","title":"Art: A Beginner's Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully crafted overview of Western artistic tradition OR An exhilarating tour through Western artistic tradition\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArt has existed for as long as humankind, but defining it is famously difficult. In this whirlwind tour spanning from prehistory up to the present day and beyond, Laurie Schneider Adams explores how art, and our views on it, have evolved. Delving into fascinating issues such as why some artworks can be so controversial, why a forgery can never be as good as the original, and what the future of art may hold, this beautifully crafted introduction provides a definitive overview of Western artistic tradition. Also providing a helpful guide to understanding art terminology and to reading artworks for meaning, Art: A Beginner's Guide is an essential tool for every budding art critic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e ONEWorld Publications\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781851688531\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.90d","brand":"Laurie Schneider Adams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43271977697461,"sku":"9781851688531","price":12.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_7cda532a-8f51-488f-958f-f962669e4d83.jpg?v=1699959316","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/art-a-beginners-guide-9781851688531","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}