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Publishing By Anne D'Alleva 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 in; 192 pp; 37
illustrations September 2009 ISBN 9781856694179 ISBN10
1856694178 Be the first to review this product Art historical
theory is a forum of intense, often passionate debate. This book
provides the art history student with an introduction to the
range of theoretical perspectives used in looking at and
analyzing art. It covers a broad range of approaches, presenting
individual arguments, controversies, and divergent
perspectives.The book begins by introducing the concept of
theory and explains why it is important to the practice of art
history. Each of the six chapters that form the core of the book
presents a group of related approaches that are then discussed
in turn and applied to one or more works of art. The book ends
with some practical ideas about writing theory-based art history
essays. Anne D'Alleva is Assistant Professor of Art History and
Women's Studies at the University of Connecti