Looking at Art: An Art History Survey at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Looking at Art: An Art History Survey features a brief history of some of the major collections at the MFAH. The book includes entries about 23 works of art from cultures around the world, both ancient and contemporary, and a checklist with details about each work of art, helpful strategies for writing about art, and an overview of the MFAH campus.

Works of art communicate ideas, feelings, passions, joys, and sorrows. Looking at Art is designed to enhance your understanding and appreciation of the layers of meaning expressed by a work of art.