Looking at art : an art history survey at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Looking at Art: An Art History Survey features a brief history of some of the major collections at the MFAH. The book includes entries about 23 works of art from cultures around the world, both ancient and contemporary, and a checklist with details about each work of art, helpful strategies for writing about art, and an overview of the MFAH campus. Works of art communicate ideas, feelings, passions, joys, and sorrows. Looking at Art is designed to enhance your understanding and appreciation of the layers of meaning expressed by a work of art. "A companion guide to college-level courses in art history, this publication highlights three of the major MFAH art collections; features entries about 23 specific works of art, with an accompanying image of each object; includes helpful strategies for writing about art; and offers an overview of the MFAH campus"--Provided by publisher. A companion guide to college-level courses in art history, this publication highlights three of the major MFAH art collections; features entries about 23 specific works of art, with an accompanying image of each object; includes helpful strategies for writing about art; and offers an overview of the MFAH campus --Provided by publisher.