About this title: Understanding art means understanding the way images shape our views of ourselves and of the world. Art for Beginners discusses artwork as a record of everyday life, historic events, and the imagination. It introduces readers to individual artists, various genres, specific uses of materials, and theories of composition. The closing pages address art's role as a commodity in consumer culture, and a glossary defines key movements, techniques, and styles.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Writers and Readers
Date Published: 01/10/1999
ISBN-13:9780863162657ISBN:0863162657
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Writers and Readers
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780863162657ISBN:0863162657
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Description: pp. 185. As New. Contents: 1. Reading images. 2. What is art? 3. Art as document. 4. The concept of the artist. 5. Aesthetics. 6. Semiotics. 7. Space and perspective: structure, form and meaning. 8. Materials and techniques. 9. Colour and culture. 10. Genres. 11. Conclusion: consuming art. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. The authors. Inspiration for illustrations. "There is no universal definition of art. The aim of Art for Beginners is not to come up with labels, but to examine different ... read more
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