art and society

Studies the contributions female artists have made to Western art throughout history, and discusses the historical factors that prevented them from being accepted by society.

Presents an analysis of the American Expressionist movement that flourished in the United States primarily during the 1920s and 1930s, looking at the social concerns expressed in paintings of the period, and discussing the government's role in first aiding, then suppressing the art form. Includes over two hundred illustrations.

Argues that the arts are an essential part of primary and secondary education and offers an overview of arts learning in and out of the school.

Explores how the changing environment of Greek and Roman society brought about different attitudes and relationships with the material world and shows how their art can give us insights into these attitudes.

A study of medieval Italian art, considering how the works were created, where they were originally displayed, and what messages art patrons hoped to convey.