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Art appreciation

The Key to Gothic Art

Jose Bracons

This book discusses the history and characteristics of Gothic art, in architecture, manuscripts, painting, stained glass, and sculpture.

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The Key to Modern Art of the Early 20th Century

Lourdes Cirlot

This book traces the evolution of the major artistic movements of the early 1900's.

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The Key to Baroque Art

Juan-Ramon Triado

This book describes the history and main characteristics of baroque art and examines many examples of the painting, architecture, and sculpture of the period.

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The Journey of Diego Rivera

Ernest Goldstein

Suggests ways to look at the murals and other paintings of this twentieth-century Mexican artist while also indicating development of his style and offering some biographical information.

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Diego Rivera

James D. Cockcroft

Examines the life and times of the noted Mexican muralist, discussing his art and politics.

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Pablo Picasso

Patricia A. MacDonald

Examines the life and works of the renowned modern artist.

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The Many Ways of Seeing

Janet Gaylord Moore

An introduction to art appreciation through a brief history of art, an explanation of various techniques and styles, and suggested exercises for the amateur.

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