Understanding Art

Understanding Art by Lois Fichner-Rathus is a comprehensive and student-friendly survey of art history and visual culture, covering works from ancient civilisations to the present day. The book presents art within its historical, cultural, and social contexts, helping students understand not just what art looks like but why it was made and what it means. Fichner-Rathus's clear and lively prose is supported by hundreds of colour illustrations and critical thinking questions that make the material both accessible and intellectually stimulating. A trusted and widely adopted textbook for undergraduate art history and appreciation courses.