Flexible organization, inclusive illustration program, expanded media resources.

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.

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.

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

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.

An investigation of the complex image-text relationships between frontispieces and illustrated title pages with the following texts in European books published between 1500 and 1800.

With a modular design and comprehensive topical coverage, this text allows you to design exactly the course you wish to teach. From basic setup and choice of materials to self-critique and evaluation of drawings, this adaptable guide covers the full drawing sequence. An optional, free sketchbook makes this book an unmatched value for students.