Ideas in Profile: Small Introductions to Big Topics Art has always been part of history. But we often think of it as outside history. When we look at a painting by Raphael; Rembrandt or Rubens it speaks to us directly; but its also an historical document; part of a living world. Renowned art historian Martin Kemp takes the reader on an extraordinary trip through art; from devotional works to the revolutionary techniques of the Renaissance; from the courtly Masters of the seventeenth century through to the daring avant-garde of the twentieth century and beyond. Along the way we encounter the great names of art history: Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo; Vermeer and Velasquez; Picasso and Pollock. We get under the skin of the many isms; schools; styles and epochs. We see the complex sweep of art history with its innovations; collaborations; rivalries; break-throughs and masterpieces. Above all; Kemp puts art in context; art isnt about disembodied images; art itself is history. Part of the Ideas in Profile series; uniquely enlivened with animations and illustrations from the award winning studio Cognitive Media; Art in History is an indispensable; accessible and richly detailed guide to our culture; our history; our heritage and our art. Also available in two ebook formats. Please note that ISBN 9781782831020 is for the usual ebook format and 9781781254110 is for an enhanced edition with additional video and audio which should be used only with tablet devices that are capable of playing this additional content.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Great tips but needs better directionsBy S. AndersonI purchased this book for a recent trip to SF. Ive been to SF many times; but this book led me to some great spots I never knew about. These include the birds eye view of the Golden Gate Bridge from atop Conzelman Road; with some pretty cool WWII bunkers in the area; the nice view of the bridge from Bakers Beach; complete with the naked people the author mentioned wed see; the Palace of Fine Arts.However; where this book needs work is on the directions to some of these sites. For starters; the author says that to get to Conzelman Road you turn off at the exit just after driving over the GG Bridge from the San Francisco side. This is impossible. The only way to reach Conzelman Road is from the Sausalito side heading towards SF. This can be very confusing when driving through all that bridge traffic and running the risk of having to drive back over the bridge and pay another toll. We had to drive to Sausalito; turn around and drive back towards SF in order to reach this site.The book pointed us to Baker Beach for impressive views of the bridge which I was hoping to photograph at sunset. However; the beach is only open until 7. Therefore one can only do this during the winter.When taking photos of the Painted Ladies; the author states he likes to set up at Hayes and Scott Streets. Well; all you get from this intersection is a view of a hill! You have to go into Alamo Square; off of Hayes; to get the great shots of the Painted Ladies with the skyline in the background.Overall I was very impressed with all the new areas to explore. But I wish the author and/or editors had done a better job of guiding us around.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Book!By carolefayThis photography book is really laid out nice. There are a few people who complained that it was very repetitive; but from an amateurs point of view; this repetition serves to hammer home some basic concepts the writer wants you to keep in mind. With a 4 day photography/video tour of mine coming up; I dont have the luxury of wasting time. There are only so many sunrises and sunsets available to capture some of the iconic San Francisco images and I want to limit trial and error.Keep in mind this is a photography book and not a travel guide. It might serve you well to pick up a recent version of a San Francisco travel guide as a companion to this book that gives tips on parking; hours of operation of some public beaches; etc..The author does a great job in mentioning when certain sites are open and the best time of day and year to capture images at those sites; but a good thorough travel guide would still be nice to go with it.The image on page 215 is quite possibly the best photo of San Francisco I have ever seen; so many elements came together for that shot; some of which were beyond the control of the photographer.I specialize in HD Video; rather than photography; but the basic photography concepts involving lenses; filters; framing and creativity still apply. I highly recommend this book.-Mike W.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. good list of placesBy Thomas Bakergood list of places; but the settings are very repetitive. lots of shoot at sunset and sunrise. bring a tripod etc at every location.
