Customer Review: This book is an excellent introduction to the art world and its dynamics, and players. Sarah Thorton has applied, as she states, an ethnographic approach. This provides an opportuntiy to draw on the views of participants and present the diversity of opinions, while also bringing her own views of the... more info
Customer Review: This is a book full of real art for every man to enjoy, not a few canvases purchased by the rich who decided it was art because it matched their couch. This is art that expresses real everyday emotions and beliefs. I hadn't heard of Banksy before buying this for myself for Christmas, no I'm a... more info
Customer Review: I admit that I have not read this book, but I am skeptical of the author's knowledge of art history and ability to critically examine its nuances. In the glowing review above from the Washington Post (the paper she works for in fact) there is the following quote: "It is shocking. Imagine the... more info
Customer Review: ART AND FEAR, is a very good self help and motivational book. It's an easy read; you'll most likely finish it in one day. Because of its length I would recommend it to anyone. Short and sweet, how can you get hurt? What you'll find in these pages are things you already know. You know that art... more info
Customer Review: I not only have a copy of this book for myself, but I also gave out 2 copies for Christmas this year. There's a calming, peaceful feeling when looking through this book. The photos take a small detail of life and find the grandure within it. Life seems to move so quickly. Maria and Stephanie have... more info
Customer Review: This is a true masterpiece of beautiful art by two of the greatest artists of our time. I am very happy with the book. Because of loose packaging the jacket was badly torn and had to be thorn away.
I love the book though.
Customer Review: Sure, it was written in the 1970's, sure it's full of Marxist theory, sure it's over-confident in its theorizing. But so what? This is a great book! I use it in my high school Theory of Knowledge class and in Art History too. The kids "get" Berger's ideas (outdated though they've been called) and... more info
Customer Review: This is a must have for any art major that is currently or will be going into any college Art Program -- especially the analysis of Art via Art History classes. The directives are clear and easy to follow. Barnet breaks down all facets of writing -- from Reviews of exhibits to critical analysis of... more info
