Artsguide: World and Web

This guidebook escorts readers on a journey, introduces them to basic artistic concepts and terms, and makes it possible to “travel” to the arts in physical, imaginary, or cyber ways. The arts of architecture, painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, music, theatre, dance, and film are treated uniformly throughout. Readable style and understandable organization make this book the perfect companion at museums, concerts, the theatre, etc., or for working at the computer. The reference begins with a guide on how to use it, an explanation of what art is, how it functions, and the ways in which it is evaluated. Chapter contents encompass structures and architecture, pictures and sculptures, the theatrical experience, music and opera, dance, and film. Other coverage includes must-see works of architecture by city, date, and architect; masterworks of painting and sculpture by city, location, and artist; and major artists, playwrights, composers, architects, choreographers, and their styles. For those who appreciate art—and understand the value of incorporating it into their daily life for a lifetime.