History of Art by H. W. Janson (PDF)

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Added to this new edition are more than 40 concise discussions of cultural developments paralleling movements in art, from ancient Greek times through our own Postmodern era. The quality of the book’s 736 sumptuous five-color reproductions and more than 500 black-and-white illustrations far surpasses that found in any other large survey. Includes a gazetteer of significant art museums and archeological sites. LG & Doubleday Selections. 1,243 illustrations. 12 maps.

User’s Reviews

Editorial Reviews: Amazon.com Review For thousands of art lovers both amateur and professional, aesthetic life began with Janson, as H.W. Janson’s History of Art is often called. In the first edition, published in 1962, Janson spoke to that perennial reader he gently called “the troubled layman.” His opening paragraph revealed his sympathy: “Why is this supposed to be art?” he quoted rhetorically. “How often have we heard this question asked–or asked it ourselves, perhaps–in front of one of the strange, disquieting works that we are likely to find nowadays in the museum or art exhibition.” Keeping that curious, questioning perspective in mind, he wrote a history of art from cave painting to Picasso that was singularly welcoming, illuminating, and exciting. After H.W. Janson died, in 1982, his son, Anthony F. Janson, took over the daunting task of revising his father’s book. Janson the elder would be thrilled with the beauty of this fifth edition, which tips the scales at more than seven pounds. Thanks to advances in printing, it teems with reproductions–736 in color and 500 black-and-white–that would have been far too costly 35 years ago. At an even 1,000 pages, it is an inch thicker than its 572-page progenitor. Sojourning through this book, a reader is offered every amenity for a comfortable trip. Because Janson never assumes knowledge on the part of the reader, a recent immigrant from Mars could comprehend Western art from this text. The only assumption the Jansons have made is that with a little guidance everyone can come to understand the artifacts that centuries of architecture, sculpture, design, and painting have deposited in our paths. Countless readers have proven the Jansons right–and found their lives enriched in the process.

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐An older edition, but still mostly good. The illustrations are good quality. The appendices are pretty informative. I keep this as a reference.

⭐This was my college text for Art History many years ago.Although I didn’t do that great in the course, I loved the book.Somehow, my first one got misplaced and I always wanted another when I saw this at an unbelievable price.Love the book and the seller did a great job of shipping on time

⭐Just like I remember. The only reason I did not buy the current edition besides the expense was I have Volume II. Now I own the set. Originally, I had to sell Volume I to buy Volume II. It took no time at all to arrive. Thank you.

⭐Perfect book, ton’s of pictures and short synopsis of each with author insight. Just what I wanted. beautiful pages and prints. Definitely worth owning. great for the coffee table.

⭐I am very happy with this book. I have an earlier edition from artschool. I really enjoy researching those before me.

⭐Great book for a great price!

⭐This is a really beautiful book. Many many pictures of works. I bought it to start off some personal education for art, and this is the one book that I need.

⭐I’m reviewing the “5th Edition Revised,” Published originally in 1991 and again in 1995 and 1997 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc.For the student of an art history class, for the emerging artist, or for the artistic layperson, this spectacular edition of 1,000 pages empowers one with art essentials from its roots to modern works and philosophies. Co-authors H.W. Janson and Anthony F. Janson commence this visual and textual journey with cave paintings (prehistoric art) and eventually conclude with contemporary post-modernism. The contents are thus:IntroductionPART ONEChapter One – Prehistoric ArtChapter Two – Egyptian ArtChapter Three – Ancient Near Eastern ArtChapter Four – Aegean ArtChapter Five – Greek ArtChapter Six – Etruscan ArtChapter Seven – Roman ArtPART TWOChapter One – Early Christian and Byzantine ArtChapter Two – Early Medieval ArtChapter Three – Romanesque ArtChapter Four – Gothic ArtPART THREEChapter One – The Early Renaissance in ItalyChapter Two – The High Renaissance in ItalyChapter Three – Mannerism and Other TrendsChapter Four – “Late Gothic” Painting, Sculpture, and the Graphic ArtsChapter Five – The Renaissance in the NorthChapter Six – The Baroque in Italy and SpainChapter Seven – The Baroque in Flanders and HollandChapter Eight – The Baroque in France and EnglandChapter Nine – The RococoPART FOURChapter One – Neoclassicism and RomanticismChapter Two – Realism and ImpressionismChapter Three – Post-Impressionism, Symbolism, and Art NouveauChapter Four – Twentieth-Century PaintingChapter Five – Twentieth-Century SculptureChapter Six – Twentieth-Century ArchitectureChapter Seven – Twentieth-Century PhotographyChapter Eight – PostmodernismAll the created visual arts are included here: architecture, sculpture, photography, painting, etc. The entire work is bulging with spectacular color photographs (and some black and white pictures as well) of all periods and art forms under discussion. Detailed biographies of the respective artists have also been incorporated into the text which reads very fluidly.H. W. Janson (1913 – 1982) first published “History of Art” in 1962 – it has sold over two million copies in various languages. Janson was born in St. Petersburg. Following the early phases of the 1917 Russian Revolution his family moved to Finland and then to Hamburg where Janson ultimately attended and graduated from the Wilhelms Gymnasium. He subsequently studied art history at the University of Hamburg. In 1935 Janson immigrated to the United States where he completed a PhD at Harvard University in 1942.Co-author Anthony F. Janson also wrote

⭐.In summary, one could hardly find a more inclusive or authoritative text on art history and I found this work to be as impressive in design and layout as it is informative.Highly recommended.

⭐A very thorough piece of work. Its a classic review of art history that everyone interested in Art should have.

⭐Excellent book. Very good to be able locate this book. Good price. Very pleased.

⭐The book arrived quite fast and in a really good condition, with minor imperfections that do not bother me whatsoever 🙂 The only tiny remark – the ID sticker was positioned on the golden lettering on the side of the hardcover, that slightly damaged otherwise perfect golden finish as I (super carefully) removed the sticker. As a small tip for next time – please place the stickers so that they don’t end up damaging the book! And keep up the good work! I am super happy with my purchase nonetheless 🙂 I’ve been searching for this book for so long and I couldn’t be happier to finally have it in my collection.

⭐Okay-book was not exactly as described but all pages were intact

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