art appreciation

Examines the life and work of the artist whose determination to be true to her African-American heritage brought about an influential new art form.

Explores how artists uses faces, places, and inner spaces to express themselves, studying a wide range of artistic works with subjects falling into one of the three categories.

Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the works of Georgia O'Keeffe and provides overviews of her famous works of art as well as critiques of each.

Explains how to use critical theory to analyze the artwork of Andy Warhol, who used bold colors and commonplace subjects in his art, and discusses how examining the influences behind a work of art can lead to a new understanding of the piece and the artist.

Examines the life and times of the noted Mexican muralist, discussing his art and politics.

The author explores over 200 paintings by 140 artists; and describes the individual characteristics of each, the artist's use of symbolism, and provides biographical information.

Presents an introduction to American art in the late twentieth century, providing information on movements such as abstract expressionism, minimalism, pop art, and conceptual art, and includes examples from artists such as Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and Roy Lichtenstein. Includes color illustrations.

Art historian Sister Wendy Beckett presents a personal anthology of more than 115 American paintings, each with a brief description; arranged alphabetically by artist's last name.

Art historian Sister Wendy Beckett presents descriptions and illustrations of over fifty of her favorite Impressionist masterpieces.

Presents annotated reproductions of one thousand great paintings selected by Sister Wendy Beckett, arranged alphabetically by artist, from Albers to Zurbaran; and includes a directory of museums and galleries, and an index.