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Product Description ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may not be included when purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson; check with the seller before completing your purchase. Used or rental books If you rent or purchase a used book with an access code, the access code may have been redeemed previously and you may have to purchase a new access code. Access codes Access codes that are purchased from sellers other than Pearson carry a higher risk of being either the wrong ISBN or a previously redeemed code. Check with the seller prior to purchase. --This access code card gives you access to all of MySearchLab's tools and resources, including a complete eText of your book. You can also buy immediate access to MySearchLab with Pearson eText online with a credit card at www.mysearchlab.com. Examines contemporary art from its roots to the present day Art Since 1980: Charting the Contemporary presents a chronological survey from the late 20th century into the early 21st century. This title is built around short discussions on individual artists. Author Peter Kalb maintains a balance between a social history of institutions and contexts, and attention to individual aesthetic choices. Works cited come from these fields: painting, photography, and sculpture, plus installation, performance, and video art. MySearchLab is a part of the Kalb program. Research and writing tools, including access to academic journals, help students explore contemporary art in even greater depth. To provide students with flexibility
This text investigates how contemporary art has evolved from the late 20th century into the early 21st century by balancing institutional social history with individual aesthetic practice. Peter R. Kalb, an established scholar in the field, utilizes a chronological framework to organize the complex shifts in artistic production. The book provides a structured survey that contextualizes the development of various media within the broader landscape of modern cultural institutions. By focusing on specific artist profiles, the author offers a methodology for understanding the diverse motivations behind contemporary creative output.
What You Will Find
The framing suggests a comprehensive, academic introduction designed for undergraduate students and those seeking a structured overview of the contemporary art landscape. The focus on both institutional context and individual artist practice indicates a balanced, pedagogical approach to a complex and rapidly changing subject area.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2013-10-28
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205954251
ISBN-13:
9780205954254
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