A history of Western art / 4th ed.

Elements of Art Exercises to enhance understanding of art concepts. Each concept includes an introduction, plenty of interactive exercises (4-5 exercises per topic) to demonstrate the concepts, and examples of the concepts in art works. Line Line Quality, Defining Mass, Linear PerspectiveShape: Defining Shape, Figure/Ground, CompositionTexture: Actual Texture, Visual Texture, PatternColor: Functions of Light, Properties of Color, Expressive Qualities, Optical Effects Art Techniques Visual exploration of art in action. Each technique is illustrated through video. Techniques include painting, sculpture, printmaking, new media, glass, jewelry, and photography
Chapter Resources Overview of each chapter from the book along with sample tests. Each chapter includes a chapter summary, key terms from the chapter, self-assessment, and Sawyer flashcards. Sawyer: Study Art With Your Electronic Resources A flashcard generator enables students to download visual images of art from the text, study, and quiz themselves. Internet Resources Provides a guide for online research. It includes an internet primer, a guide to electronic research, and a link to McGraw-Hill’s Online Learning Center. Study Skills Primer Offers advice on studying, including doing well in college, study strategies, and references