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Art of Seeing

by Mary Pat Fisher, Paul J. Zelanski
Art of Seeing - Thryft
Art of Seeing - Thryft

Insightful exploration of traditional & contemporary art

The Art of Seeing is a great read for anyone interested in learning about art from an artist's perspective. The book is well-organized and covers a wide range of artistic techniques and principles, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced artists. One of its most unique features is how it treats art as seen from the artists' point of view, providing readers with insight and a deeper appreciation for the art they encounter. Overall, a must-read for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the art world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Art of Seeing

by Mary Pat Fisher, Paul J. Zelanski
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ISBN: 9780130469052
Authors: Mary Pat Fisher, Paul J. Zelanski
Publisher: Prentice-Hall
Date of Publication: 1988-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art
Related Topics: Art History
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 56 readers)

Description

The Art of Seeing, now in its sixth edition, is an Art Appreciation textbook written from an artist's point of view. It presents a wide range of images in different media by women and men across many cultures. Written in very accessible language, it includes: Artists' own words about their work, giving students insight into art from the artists' point of view. Topics include Georgia O'Keeffe on "Abstraction," Leonardo da Vinci on "Chiaroscuro," and Josef Albers on "Seeing Colors." Art Issues boxes explore areas of controversy in the contemporary art scene. The World Seen boxes examine an art form that has been highly developed in a particular time and place, such as the brush and ink paintings of Sung China and the precious metalwork of Tsarist Russia. NEW TO THIS EDITION 70 new color images Updated coverage of contemporary trends such as installation art, video, and performance art Enhanced multicultural coverage with new content on contemporary Vietnamese, Indian, Chinese, Native American, and African art Three new Art Issues boxes: "Preserving Ephemeral Materials," "Looting of Art Treasures," and "The Camera Obscura: A Trade Secret?" New The World Seen box: "The Hidden Temples of Angkor" Improved design and layout create an extremely user-friendly text
 

Insightful exploration of traditional & contemporary art

The Art of Seeing is a great read for anyone interested in learning about art from an artist's perspective. The book is well-organized and covers a wide range of artistic techniques and principles, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced artists. One of its most unique features is how it treats art as seen from the artists' point of view, providing readers with insight and a deeper appreciation for the art they encounter. Overall, a must-read for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the art world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.