Reviews for History of the Indian Archipelago: Containing an Account of the Manners, Arts, Languages, Re...

The average rating for History of the Indian Archipelago: Containing an Account of the Manners, Arts, Languages, Re... based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-11-04 00:00:00 Derrick Eason I'll refrain from saying much since my students are currently writing reviews on one of the video episodes. I will gladly say this: Of all the books I have used over the years to teach the history of American art, this (and the videos) succeed beyond any other. My students like it. They like the man. Even when he disappoints a reader who reads or sees a favorite artist "put down" by Hughes, they honestly respect his opinion. He is one of those critics who never seems cynical even when he dismisses an artist. He comes across as honest and most students respect his opinion. I end the semester having students watch videos outside of those included in American Visions. "The Business of Art. Damien Hirst is all hype (interviews with the Mugrabis--wonderful) Finally I have them watch some of the tributes to Hughes.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-10-20 00:00:00 Scott Mcdonald Read the whole book in college, and watched the movies. They're actually quite good. I find myself still thinking about them 10 years later.