Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning is a comprehensive textbook on the world of art, authored by four faculty members from the University System of Georgia. The textbook offers up-to-date original scholarship, featuring over 400 high-quality images illustrating the history of art, its technical applications, and its diverse uses.
Combining elements of a traditional textbook and a reader, the book introduces key topics in art such as its meaning, purpose, structure, materials, and impact on society. The digital format allows students to follow links to applicable sources and videos, expanding their educational experience.
As an Open Educational Resource (OER), this textbook is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International License. This allows the content to be freely accessed, distributed, and adapted by educators and students for non-commercial purposes, promoting open and collaborative learning. A Japanese translation is also available as a supplemental file.
The textbook is designed for use in introductory art appreciation courses (ARTS 1100) at the university level, providing a free and accessible alternative to traditional art appreciation textbooks. It is an invaluable resource in the modern age of technology and digital learning.
Recommended for: Beginner-to-intermediate readers interested in art appreciation and art history.
You will:
- Gain a comprehensive introduction to the world of art, including its design, context, and meaning
- Explore the history, technical applications, and diverse uses of art through over 400 high-quality images
- Engage with multimedia content and online resources to expand your educational experience
- Learn about the meaning, purpose, structure, materials, and impact of art on society
Licensing
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International License. The full text of the license is available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
Citation
Sachant, P., Blood, P., LeMieux, J., & Tekippe, R. (2016). Introduction to Art: Design, Context, and Meaning. University System of Georgia, University of North Georgia Press. https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/arts-textbooks/3/
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