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200 Projects to Strengthen Your Art Skills: For Aspiring Art Students (Aspire Series)
ISBN: 0764138111
Binding: Paperback
Edition:
Author(s): Valerie Colston
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Number of Pages: 128
Challenging tutorials 35 imaginative projects to complete and tips from professional artists introduce beginning students to the building blocks of art This profusely illustrated book teaches serious beginners the fundamental skills of graphic design as an introduction to their formal study in fine art illustration computer game design interior design animation and virtually all other avenues in the visual arts The author advises on setting up a proper workspace and assembling the needed materials--everything from sketchpads and paints to affordable computer software Chapters that follow present themes and related projects that instruct readers in The basics of line art for illustration and lettering Understanding color and tone and using color media Texture in art Spatial relationships and perspective Creating shapes and relating them to other elements of composition More than 200 color illustrations demonstrate art principles and practical techniques and show students how to apply what they are learning in a wide range of media
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Art: A World History
ISBN: 0810994429
Binding: Paperback
Edition:
Author(s): Elke Linda Buchholz, Susanne Kaeppele, Karoline Hille, Irina Stotland, Gerhard Buhler
Publisher: Abrams
Number of Pages: 512
Nice new book CW122511STR2
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Art: Over 2,500 Works from Cave to Contemporary
ISBN: 0756639727
Binding: Hardcover
Edition:
Author(s): Andrew Graham-Dixon
Publisher: DK Publishing
Number of Pages: 612
ART the ultimate visual guide to 2000 of the world's most revered paintings and sculptures begins with a short section on how to look at paintings and sculpture explaining the simple steps of formal analysis that swiftly become automatic and greatly increase and inform your enjoyment of art The main part of the book is a 540-page chronological look at more than 700 artists This section is subdivided into the main periods of art history with introductions to each period or art movement that explain the key elements and influences of the time With several paintings by each major artist this section is a joy to dip into or study in more depth Key paintings are examined in detail to help you understand the artist's intentions style and method Thematic galleries are interspersed showing how artists from different periods and places treat the same subject matter such as landscape nudes or animals
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The Daily Book of Art: 365 readings that teach, inspire & entertain
ISBN: 1600581315
Binding: Hardcover
Edition:
Author(s): Colin Gilbert, Dylan Gilbert, Elizabeth T Gilbert, Gabriel Guzman, Rebecca J Razo, Sharon Robinson, Amy Runyen, David Schmidt
Publisher: Walter Foster
Number of Pages: 376
In today's fast-paced world creative people are as eager as ever to pursue their artistic passions but many of them simply don't have enough time Catering to this modern dilemma we've concocted the perfect remedy for over-burdened artists The Daily Book of Art includes a year's worth of brief daily readings and lessons about the visual arts that entertain as they inform Ten exciting categories of discussion rotate throughout the course of a year giving readers a well-rounded experience in the art world From color psychology and aesthetic philosophy to the proverbial argument over whether elephants really can paint art-starved readers will encounter a broad range of inspiring subjects The book also features a ribbon bookmark so readers can keep their place throughout the year The ten categories of discussion include Art 101 Philosophy of Art Art Through the Ages Profiles in Art A Pictures Worth 200 Words Art from the Inside Out Art Around the World Artistic Oddities Unexpected Art Forms and Step-by-Step Exercises
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Lectures on Art
ISBN: 1444450204
Binding: Paperback
Edition:
Author(s): Washington Allston
Publisher: ValdeBooks
Number of Pages: 118
Edited by Richard Henry Dana Jr
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Art
ISBN: 031611491X
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: Library Binding
Author(s): Patrick McDonnell
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Number of Pages: 48
A rhyming tribute to a budding young artist
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The Old Masters and Their PicturesFor the Use of Schools and Learners in Art
ISBN:
Binding: Kindle Edition
Edition:
Author(s): Sarah Tytler
Publisher: Public Domain Books
Number of Pages: 220
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers You may find it for free on the web Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery
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The Collins Big Book of Art: From Cave Art to Pop Art
ISBN: 0060832851
Binding: Hardcover
Edition:
Author(s): David G. Wilkins
Publisher: Harper Design
Number of Pages: 528
The one book your family needs to understand the world of art A beautiful unusual and engaging compendium of art history providing an accessible entree into the world of art for everyone regardless of their experience From cave paintings to the Renaissance Impressionism to Pop Art The Collins Big Book of Art takes you on a journey through the history of art in a delightful and informative way With more than 1200 works of art represented this is both a coffee table book and an educational experience; crossreferenced throughout and including the following sections and features: A Chronology spans the history of art step by step from 38000 BC to the present Pieces from around the world are juxtaposed to place them in historical context Each is labelled with date country title artist materials size and current location In addition each piece of art is tied to its movement and key themes which are pursued in greater detail in the other sections of the book Turning Points interspersed throughout the chronology delve into both the major artistic movements and highlight the technical breakthroughs which changed how artists of the time worked and affected how they saw the world For example the glass lens allowed more lifelike portraiture in the early Renaissance the ability to put paint into tubes gave the Impressionists the freedom to work outdoors and Freud's work in psychoanalysis had a major impact on Surrealism The second part of the book explores enduring Themes of art taking a subject and showing how artists through the ages have depicted it Various approaches to portraits and landscapes allegory and religion still life and abstraction are compared and contrasted using carefully selected images to illuminate each point made In addition an extensive Reference section allows the reader to access information in numerous ways; the multiple indices include a glossary of terms artists registry index of museums and more With easy navigation and an engaging presentation of the material The Collins Big Book of Art will inform inspire and entertain art enthusiasts at any level of understanding and appreciation
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Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters (Bright Ideas for Learning)
ISBN: 0935607099
Binding: Paperback
Edition: Sixth Printing
Author(s): MaryAnn F. Kohl, Kim Solga
Publisher: Bright Ring Publishing
Number of Pages: 144
Featuring more than 150 activities this guide teaches the styles works and techniques of the great mastersVan Gogh Michelangelo Rembrandt and more
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The Art Book
ISBN: 071484487X
Binding: Paperback
Edition: Midi ed
Author(s): Editors of Phaidon Press
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Number of Pages: 512
The Art Book is the first fully illustrated art dictionary It presents a feast of famous varied and colourful images by 500 of the greatest artists from the Middle Ages to the present day Arranged in alphabetical order by artist it is easy to use With one large quintessential image per artist and an informative text that discusses the work in detail as well as offering information about its creator The Art Book is both educational and fun With the turn of every page The Art Book reveals the works that make up the rich heritage of Western Art including altarpieces installations books of hours oil paintings frescos sculptures watercolours prints ready-mades collages and many more Aimed at teenagers and adults alike The Art Book is for all those who wish to learn about art without being overwhelmed by complicated theories and art historical developments Easy to use cross references take you on a journey through the book to other artists who worked in the same style and other ways the same subject has been treated across the centuries Glossaries of movements and technical terms explain the sometimes confusing jargon of art historians in simple terms; and an international directory of galleries and museums list the works that are on view to the public Presenting a fresh way of looking at art this book is an invaluable resource for reference and inspiration in every home school library or studio Ideal for those coming to art for the first time it also serves as a visual sourcebook for teachers and designers and will be a constant source of stimulus and delight for anyone wishing to look at art with a fresh eye
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