The world s leading visual arts textbook supports the new AP* Art History course redesign in every possible way."

From Thames & Hudson--the world's leading art publisher--Gateways to Art facilitates instructor choice and offers unprecedented pedagogical support for students. Short chapters can be read in any order, with new vocabulary defined on the page as it occurs. Eight "Gateways to Art" images (from around the world and all eras) support the common course goal of learning to interpret art in multiple ways and help students build on what they already know. The text is balanced and global, with over 1,000 illustrations--from around the world, and from everyday life.

A flexible format, inclusive approach, and comprehensive illustration program fit the many ways instructors teach Introduction to the Visual Arts.

The revised and expanded edition of the market-leading art appreciation college textbook

A flexible structure that supports teaching and learning, a global perspective, and a focus on visual analysis have quickly made Gateways to Art the best-selling book for art appreciation. With an unmatched illustration program and a wealth of tightly integrated digital resources, the Third Edition will make your course even more exciting. You will love our expanded coverage of contemporary art, new tools for cross-referencing between chapters, new videos, and an Interactive Instructor's Guide before sampling.

1. A helpful checklist on how to prepare for a museum visit, including a list of what to bring to museum, a summary of what to look for and take note of while there, and a tally of the various forms of analysis 2. An exploration of the many services a museum offers as part of the greater community through an in-depth look at several important regional museums across the United States a. The Toledo Museum of Art, OH Architectur b. The High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA Histor c. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, TX Sense of Heritag d. The Tucson Museum of Art, AZ Expanding Our Cultural Tradition e. The Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY The Museum as Art Histor f. The Birmingham Museum of Art, AL Public Outreac g. The J. Paul Getty Museum of Los Angeles, CA Educational Outreac h. The Portland Art Museum, OR Collections of Special Significanc i. The Indianapolis Museum of Art, IN Collections of Special Significanc j. The Perez Art Museum, Miami, FL Museums and the Wider World "

The Second Edition of Gateways to Art features an even greater emphasis on visual culture and contemporary art. All new "Visual Galleries" conclude each chapter, creating valuable connections throughout the text, while a unique chapter on Content and Analysis leads students step-by-step through detailed analyses of seminal artworks. Last, but not least, recurring "Gateways to Art" features teach students to examine works of art from all angles: formal analysis, media, history, and themes.Many art appreciation instructors base their final grades not only on the quizzes and exams they give, but also on the report students make during a visit to their local museum. The Second Edition of the Museum Journal provides a ready- made format for this assignment and now features two sections:1. A helpful checklist on how to prepare for a museum visit, including a list of what to bring to museum, a summary of what to look for and take note of while there, and a tally of the various forms of analysis.2. An exploration of the many services a museum offers as part of the greater community through an in-depth look at several important regional museums across the United States.

This is a preassembled package of Gateways to Art: Understanding the Visual Arts (978-0-500-84134-1) and Gateways to Art's Journal for Museum and Gallery Projects (978-0-500-84131-0). A flexible structure that supports teaching and learning, a global perspective, and a focus on visual analysis have quickly made Gateways to Art the best-selling book for art appreciation. Gateways to Art's Journal for Museum and Gallery Projects prepares students for museum visits and guides them on how to develop visual analysis skills and make connections with what they have learned in class.

Navigating the wealth of artworks in any museum or gallery can prove to be a challenge for first-time visitors. Indeed, students frequently do not get the most from their first visit to a museum or gallery because they are intimidated by an environment that is unfamiliar to them. In light of this challenge, the authors of Gateways to Art, First Edition have used their many years of teaching experience to produce an accompanying Journal carefully designed to help students learn as much as they can during their visit.

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