Historical Grammar of the Visual Arts - by Alois Riegl (Paperback)

This book is a groundbreaking work of art history that will change the way you think about the visual arts.

Written by one of the greatest modern art historians, Aloïs Riegl, it offers a sweeping conception of the history of culture and the role of the viewer in understanding art.

With a highly refined technique of visual or formal analysis, Riegl pioneered new understandings of the changing role of the viewer, the significance of non-high art objects such as ornament and textiles, and theories of art and art history.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in art history, cultural studies, or simply understanding the power of visual arts to shape our world.