A History of Art

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Her focal points of interest in art history encompass profiling specific artists and art movements, as it is these areas where she is able to really dig deep into the rich narrative of the art world. Additionally, she particularly enjoys exploring the different artistic styles of the 20 th century, as well as the important impact that female artists have had on the development of art history. Living costs at Oxford might be less than you’d expect, as our world-class resources and college provision can help keep costs down. Candidates should show evidence of lively engagement with visual culture, both contemporary and historical. Prior knowledge of art history is absolutely not a requirement: many successful applicants have never studied the subject before university. Final University examinations: four or five written papers, one or two extended essay(s) and one thesis

Charlotte Mullins brings art to life through the stories of those who created it and, importantly, reframes who is included in the narrative to create a more diverse and exciting landscape of art. She shows how art can help us see the world differently and understand our place in it, how it helps us express ourselves, fuels our creativity and contributes to our overall wellbeing and positive mental health.Most art history books include multiple illustrations in color, making them more expensive than average. So, before you buy, make sure that the content of the book meets your specific needs Mullins introduces readers to the Terracotta Army and Nok sculptures, Renaissance artists such as Giotto and Michelangelo, trailblazers including Käthe Kollwitz, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and contemporary artists who create art as resistance, such as Ai Weiwei and Shirin Neshat. She also restores forgotten artists such as Sofonisba Anguissola, Guan Daosheng and Jacob Lawrence, and travels to the Niger valley, Peru, Java, Rapa Nui and Australia, to broaden our understanding of what art is and should be. Designers, architects, and professional craftspeople may need books on art history for visual reference purposes or for identifying period-specific stylistic traits. Avoid books which cover too lengthy a timeframe, as they have a limited number of illustrations per period. Instead look for books that focus on specific historical periods with an abundance of good quality images printed on hardwearing paper. All colleges offer at least one further year of accommodation and some offer it for the entire duration of your degree. You may choose to take up the option to live in your college for the whole of your time at Oxford, or you might decide to arrange your own accommodation after your first year – perhaps because you want to live with friends from other colleges. Remember, art history is not a static but a dynamic field. Keeping abreast of new perspectives on how art has historically been made and interpreted will keep your own artistic practice equally dynamic.

Each college has a unique character, but generally their facilities are similar. Each one, large or small, will have the following essential facilities: Whether you enjoy touring galleries and art museums, or building your own art collection, odds are, you also like to get your art fix in book form. You do not want an art history textbook. There is instead an excellent selection of books on art and artists available for non-academic readers. These offer a combination of relevant information and interesting anecdotes by authors who are as enthusiastic about art as you are. Some of these books are lavishly illustrated, others have excellent written content. John Fleming, Hugh Honour, Nikolaus Pevsner, The Penguin Dictionary of Architecture (several editions)Why did our ancestors make art? What did art mean to them and what does their art mean for us today? Why is art even important at all? As these books will function as reference materials and be in continuous use, buy the best quality book with the best quality illustrations you can afford.