Frank P. Prebles’ Artforms: An Introduction to the Visual Arts

11th Edition. — Pearson Education, 2014. — 538 p. — ISBN: 978-0-205-96811-4.The title of this book has a dual meaning. As humans form works of art, we are in turn formed by what we create. The art world constantly evolves, as today’s artists interpret, challenge, and ultimately create the world around them. The 11th edition of Prebles’ Artforms reflects this dynamic environment; it is one of the most exhaustive revisions in the book’s history. Three recent trends drive this edition: changing pedagogical needs, new scholarly research, and recent creativity by artists around the world.The Language of Visual Experience
The Nature Of Art And Creativity
The Purposes And Functions Of Art
The Visual ElementsThe Media Of Art
The Principles Of Design
Evaluating Art
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Photography
Moving Images: Film And Digital Arts
Design Disciplines
Sculpture
Craft Media: Flirting With Function
ArchitectureArt As Cultural Heritage
From The Earliest Art To The Bronze Age
The Classical And Medieval West
Renaissance And Baroque Europe
Traditional Arts Of Asia
The Islamic World
Africa, Oceania, And The AmericasThe Modern World
Late Eighteenth And Nineteenth Centuries
Early Twentieth Century
Between World Wars
Postwar Modern MovementsThe Postmodern World
Postmodernity And Global Art