Neoclassical Art to Today Paperback / softback

Neoclassical Art to Today introduces the reader to some of the major artistic, cultural, intellectual, and historical movements of the late eighteenth to the twenty-first centuries, primarily in Europe and North America.

The selections within the text give a background about what has been considered important in the art historical record during these turbulent centuries.The readings provide the reader with insights into the art, ideas, personalities, and seminal events of the significant art movements and leading artists of the time.

Whether one is a student enrolled in an introductory art history course or a lifelong learner seeking to broaden his or her knowledge and understanding of the visual arts, this book provides a wealth of information to delve into. The basic question answered by these articles is ""Why are these artists and their art important?"" While there are no clear answers to this generative question there are arguments made that point to the impact of these cultural activities within the context of their time and geographic place.

The creative work of the people populated throughout this book is not a new phenomenon and represents the continued story of the human condition stemming back almost 60,000 years.