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1. "The History of Art: A Very Short Introduction" by Dana Arnold: This is an informative introduction to the history of art, with an overview of the major movements, styles, and influences. Arnold covers topics such as the Renaissance, Baroque, and modern art, as well as recent developments in contemporary art. 2. "The Art of Human Evolution: How We Became Modern" by Robin Osborne: This book looks at how human evolution has shaped the art of our species. Osborne examines evidence from archaeological sites, ancient artifacts, and contemporary art to trace the development of human creativity. 3. "The Art of the Renaissance" by Margaret D. Whiting: This book takes a comprehensive look at the art of the Renaissance period. Whiting discusses the major artists, movements, and trends of the time and how they shaped the Western art world. 4. "The History of Modern Art: A Short Introduction" by Robert Rosenblum: This book provides an overview of the history of modern art, from the early 19th century to the present day. Rosenblum examines the development of modern art and its influence on the wider world. 5. "The Story of Art" by Ernst Gombrich
Artist, educator, and curator Peter Weibel, who led Germany’s ZKM Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe for more than two decades, died March 1 in Karlsruhe at the age of seventy-eight following a brief illness. The news was confirmed by ZKM. Weibel was an early and impassioned supporter of media art, and worked tirelessly to advance and sustain its now widely recognized lofty position in the art world. “Normally, media art is seen in the history of art as a medium of images, as a medium of representation to depict the world,” he told the Korea Times last month. “But I have a different position:
It’s a show where labels really matter because they give new, contemporary context with which to consider the works on view. They really push us to think in new ways about who gets to write the history of art in America, who was left out of it and how that is – thankfully – changing.