The Visual Experience

Artworks Designed to Capture Students’ Imagination
The fourth edition of The Visual Experience has 75% new art chosen to capture the imagination of every student. An emphasis on diverse and inclusive art and artists from around the world will help students make personal connections to each artwork and lesson.

Art History and Explorations
All-new Art History features in each chapter explore questions that real-world art historians consider as they examine artworks from diverse cultures, artistic traditions, and styles. Each lesson focuses on a compelling question, such as: How do culture and time period help shape an artist’s choice?

Postmodern Principles Engage Students with Art
The fourth edition is your resource for introducing students to concepts such as appropriation and recontextualization. Studios, new lessons, and added features, as well as videos in our eBooks, help teachers introduce students to and engage them with the evolving elements of art and principles of design.

Art Career Profiles in Each Chapter
All-new Art Career Profiles introduce students to exciting career opportunities, such as toy designer, animator,  cinematographer, and fashion designer. Each Career Profile has a personalized interview format, along with photos of each artist and designer at work.