Understanding art / Lois Fichner-Rathus, the college of New Jersey.

"WCN: 01-100-101"--Ttile page verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. Introduction. Understanding art -- Part II. Foundations of art and design. Line and shape Light and color Texture and pattern Space, time, and motion Principles of design -- Part III. Mediums, techniques and style. Drawing Painting Printmaking and graphic design Imaging : photography, film, video, and digital arts Sculpture, installation, site-specific art, and 3D design Craft arts Architecture and urban design -- Part IV. Art : a concise global history. Art of the ancient world Greece, Rome, and the early Judeo-Christian world The age of faith The Renaissance The Baroque Era The Modern Era The twentieth century : the early years The twentieth century : postwar to postmodern Art now : a global perspective -- Part V. Themes and purposes of art.