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The Fifth Edition Revised of *History of Art* expands the text with more than forty compact essays that trace cultural evolution alongside artistic movements from ancient Greek times to the contemporary Postmodern period. These essays give particular weight to music and theater while also exploring Greek and Roman mythology, Christian iconography, the rise of Western monastic orders, and the role of medieval guilds. The updated edition enriches the core material with these new studies and provides 115 primary‑source readings that are unique to this work, supporting a deeper, more evidential exploration of art history.
First publish date: 1966
Genre: Arts & Culture/Art History
Authors: H. W. Janson
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