Just saw this come through our library. It is spectacular, covers all
genres, locations, time periods and has interesting juxtapositions of
images. The lone subject heading in the bib record below tells the story!
It is physically huge and heavy, so I would recommend the hardback edition
Ellen Chapman, Univ. of Hawaii Library
Title: 30,000 years of art : the story of human creativity across
time and space.
Publisher: London ; New York : Phaidon, 2007.
Description: 1063 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 31 cm.
Subject(s): Art--History.
Notes: Includes index.
ISBN: 9780714847894 (hbk.)
0714847895 (hbk.)
On Fri, 25 Jan 2008, Wilson, Terrie wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
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>
> My institution is establishing a campus in Dubai. There will be a
> library presence, including a small print collection. Bibliographers
> have been asked to supply titles of 5 books that would best represent
> their disciplines. Here are the criteria:
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> 1)Current imprints only
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> 2)English language
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> 3)Appeals to "a very general population of university students who have
> general studies needs"
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> These can be reference books, but they must fit the criteria and we must
> not have them online. My first thought was something along the lines of
> the current Gardner's Art Through the Ages or another survey book, but
> beyond that my mind goes blank. I would welcome your suggestions. The
> only programs in Dubai that might possibly have a connection to art/art
> history are packaging design and construction management. There are no
> art/art history courses planned at present, just general "humanities"
> type classes.
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> Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
>
> Terrie
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> Terrie L. Wilson
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> Art Librarian
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> Michigan State University
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> Fine Arts Library
>
> 100 Library
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> East Lansing, MI 48824
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