Book
The joy of art : how to look at, appreciate, and talk about art / Carolyn Schlam.
An Artist's Insights on Art Appreciation. Written by a practicing artist, this book decodes and maps the basic elements of visual art, leading the reader to a greater understanding and appreciation. Not an art history lesson per se, this illustrated guide is rather a tool kit to make the study of art and a visit to the museum truly rewarding. An entertaining and informative read, The Joy of Art offers the reader: A working art vocabulary to help you identify and explain what you're looking at; Answers to many of the questions you may have about visual art in general; A summary of the basic criteria to consider when looking at art; Highlights of the primary art genres and an introduction to the artists who pursued them; Many visual examples of aesthetic considerations and practices; Interesting facts about your favorite artists and clues to why they made the choices they did; A few games to test your new skills. The Joy of Art contains 150 color photographs and many interesting insights from an artist-author who takes readers behind the curtain and into the studio to uncover what actually goes into making a work of art. If you love art, this book will take your appreciation to a new level. Not only will your enjoyment of art increase, you'll be able to clearly communicate your understanding to others.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781621537045
- ISBN: 1621537048
- Physical Description: 343 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
- Publisher: New York : Allworth Press, [2020]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction: How the book originated -- What is visual art?: Some basic definitions -- Art vocabulary: art terms and how to use them -- Twenty questions ... and one more for good measure -- Art speak: quotes by famous artists -- Looking at art: general criteria -- More looking: specific criteria -- Subject and master: figurative art -- Subject and master: landscape -- Subject and master: still life -- Subject and master: abstraction -- Subject and master: sculpture and other artistic practices -- A closer look: decoding works of art -- The future of art: where we go from here -- Art games: sharpen your new skills -- List of images. |
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| Subject: | Art appreciation. Art criticism. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Carbon Library Cooperative. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Emmaus Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus Public Library | YA 701.18 SCHL (Text) | 36446002026931 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
An Artist's Insights on Art Appreciation. Written by a practicing artist, this book decodes and maps the basic elements of visual art, leading the reader to a greater understanding and appreciation. Not an art history lesson per se, this illustrated guide is rather a tool kit to make the study of art and a visit to the museum truly rewarding. An entertaining and informative read, The Joy of Art offers the reader: A working art vocabulary to help you identify and explain what you're looking at; Answers to many of the questions you may have about visual art in general; A summary of the basic criteria to consider when looking at art; Highlights of the primary art genres and an introduction to the artists who pursued them; Many visual examples of aesthetic considerations and practices; Interesting facts about your favorite artists and clues to why they made the choices they did; A few games to test your new skills. The Joy of Art contains 150 color photographs and many interesting insights from an artist-author who takes readers behind the curtain and into the studio to uncover what actually goes into making a work of art. If you love art, this book will take your appreciation to a new level. Not only will your enjoyment of art increase, you'll be able to clearly communicate your understanding to others.
