Art in Theory: 1815-1900 An Anthology of Changing Ideas

I cannot say enough good things about this Anthology of the great minds of the early and late 19th Century. If you love art and the Romantic to the Impressionist eras and you love essay writing and good literature, you will love this book. But patience is warranted. It is over 1100 pages, of small print. As an artist, I find the ideas put forth to be not only enlightening, but inspirational. What is art? What is great art? It's many things but this compilation of great writings on the topic will help you understand those questions and more. Two thumbs up to the Editors.

A great assembly of articles written about the times that changed art forever. It covers both political and social implications on art. Great to have in my Art History Library.

Excellent compendium of art historical theory. At least you get to hear from the artists themselves, not just critics, though Baudelaire makes an interesting one.

No pictures in the book, but since its for school i have no complaints. its very big, and pretty useful for my class, not much to say about it.

This book is a collection of articles, which are very well known in the field of Art Theory.You don't need to look up the historical books to find them....They are already in this collection.Excellent for reference particularly if you need to write your term paper.

A must have for those interested in art, period.

It took a long time to get to me, but the book is in great condition. Overall I'm happy with my purchase, thank you!

an old book, but very useful, i have owned the other two, so i buy this one. a good source book on art

The 'Art In Theory' series is a brilliantly edited collection of must-have source texts, together with lucid and valuable introductions to the selections. These are books to be used, even the quality of paper used and the way the volume stays open at any page you chose is a joy. Quite genuinely, along with RS Nelson's "Critical Terms for Art History", one of the few text books I expect to wear out with use.

If you ever want to know the beginning and origin of any art so social movement, the theory and philosophy behind it, how it changes over time. This is a great book to begin your critical inquiry. No nonsense... Include full credits of original source. Be aware, this is a highly academic book, not for easy reading but worth every bit.

useful first-hand sources

A good addition to my library of academic reference books. I have been asked to write seven more words here.

Handy extracts from key theoretical writers' main texts, good intros - a fine cicerone/starters' kit for anyone interested in that era.