Art History and Its Methods

Explore the varied and debated approaches in the history of art with this anthology of key texts from the Renaissance to present day. Authors reflect on their own methods of inquiry and the nature of their subject, including Vasari, Winckelmann, Burckhardt, Wolfflin, Panofsky, Gombrich, and Pollock. With a lucid introduction summarizing art-historical methods and commentaries placing texts in context, this book is an ideal resource for courses or anyone interested in art history. A critical glossary and select bibliography are also included.