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After H.W. Janson died, in 1982, his son, Anthony F. Janson, took over the daunting task of revising his father's book. Janson the elder would be thrilled with the beauty of this fifth edition, which tips the scales at more than seven pounds. Thanks to advances in printing, it teems with reproductions--736 in color and 500 black-and-white--that would have been far too costly 35 years ago. At an even 1,000 pages, it is an inch thicker than its 572-page progenitor.
Sojourning through this book, a reader is offered every amenity for a comfortable trip. Because Janson never assumes knowledge on the part of the reader, a recent immigrant from Mars could comprehend Western art from this text. The only assumption the Jansons have made is that with a little guidance everyone can come to understand the artifacts that centuries of architecture, sculpture, design, and painting have deposited in our paths. Countless readers have proven the Jansons right--and found their lives enriched in the process.
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Qto.,1000 pages, 1253 illustrations, 736 colour plates, 12 maps and 4 timelines. A Fine copy in a Fine dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 100544
Book Description Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,4050grams, ISBN:9780500237519. Seller Inventory # 9728170
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Fifth Revised Edition. The fifth edition of this work is revised by the author's son, an art historian and museum curator. The new features include more than 40 concise discussions of cultural developments reflecting movements in art, from ancient Greek times through to the contemporary Postmodern era. The entries focus mainly on music and theatre, yet also include topics such as Greek and Roman mythology, Christian iconography, Western monastic orders and medieval guilds. A gazeteer of significant art museums and architectural sites has been included to join the bibliography and glossary of terms. Light foxing to top of page edges. Dust Jacket has fading to spine edge. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Art; Art & Design; ISBN: 0500237514. ISBN/EAN: 9780500237519. Inventory No: 266983. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries. Seller Inventory # 266983
Book Description paperback. Condition: Good. Good. book. Seller Inventory # D7S9-1-M-0500237514-3