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This textbook transports you to the world of Western art: the artists, the masterpieces, the techniques, the art forms, th questions, and the human triumphs. [The authors] seek to examine the artist's mind and techniques with the goal of establishing a basis for understanding, a vocabulary for discussion, and the insight to value what you see and hear. You will learn how to judge art, critique art, discuss art, and write about art, as well as learn how it makes a difference in everyday life.