Indispensable reading for both art lovers and students, Art Theory, 2nd Edition explores Western thought about art from ancient times to the post-modern period. Wide-ranging and exceptionally balanced in its analysis, Art History relates theory to the practice as well as to the intellectual and cultural-historical currents of each period.

• This new edition expands the original to include more indepth coverage of contemporary art.
  
• Newly updated bibliography and suggestions for further reading
  
• Six chapters covering the...