Description
No access code. Spiral bound cover has some wear and some of the chapter-heading pages have notes in pencil. A few other pages have some highlighting. Ships from Colorado.
This well-loved copy of “Foundations of Art and Design: An Enhanced Media Edition” by Lois Fichner-Rathus offers a unique glimpse into the world of art and design education. Published in the early 21st century, this textbook was a pioneering effort to integrate traditional art history and theory with emerging digital media and technologies. The spiral binding and occasional pencil notes hint at the book’s use in a classroom setting, where students likely engaged with the material through hands-on exercises and discussions.
Fichner-Rathus, a renowned art historian and educator, crafted this comprehensive volume to bridge the gap between classical art principles and contemporary design practices. By exploring the foundations of art and design through an interdisciplinary lens, she aimed to equip students with a holistic understanding of visual communication, aesthetics, and creative problem-solving.
This particular copy bears the marks of its educational journey, with highlighted passages and marginal notes suggesting the intellectual curiosity and engagement of its previous owner. For collectors and readers alike, this book represents a fascinating intersection of art history, design theory, and pedagogical innovation, offering insights into the evolving landscape of art education in the digital age.
