A Journey Through the History of Western Art

Author: Zhang Xinlong
Publisher: Xiongshi Book Company
Publish Date: 1999-11-01
Features: A Journey Through Western Art History To understand the relationship between history and artworks, one must question the connection between what we learn and the actual history. By deconstructing past analyses and reorganizing biases, we enter a completely new humanistic world. This book combines art with contemporary society, making art more relatable, while also employing diverse presentations in its layout, moving beyond mere theoretical and factual statements. The author hopes that through this book, readers can more easily navigate different cultural domains and better appreciate the spiritual aspects of art.
Author Bio: Zhang Xinlong holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from National Taiwan Normal University and a Master's degree from Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles. He has written works such as Understanding Art History Through Famous Paintings, Famous Paintings and Artists, and Appreciating Painting Through Themes; translated works including The Interview with Duchamp, The Shock of the New World, and Art and Culture. He has received the Timemore Art Foundation Art Criticism Award and the Los Angeles Cultural and Art Foundation Award.