Gene Wisniewski

The Art of Looking at Art

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

There's an art to viewing art. This book addresses countless issues surrounding this frequently misunderstood microcosm, in a highly informative, yet conversational tone. History, fascinating and altogether human backstories, and information pertaining to every conceivable aspect of visual art are interwoven in twelve concise chapters.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Oktober 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 282mm x 216mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 1225g
• ISBN-13: 9781538133729
• ISBN-10: 1538133725
• Artikelnr.: 58519374

Autorenporträt

By Gene Wisniewski

Inhaltsangabe

Table of Contents Introduction Chapter One
Ten Reasons to Appreciate Art Chapter Two
the First 95% of Art History
Prehistoric Art Chapter Three
From Artisan to Artist
How Art Became About Self
Expression (It Wasn't Always)
The Most Recent 5% of Art History Chapter Four
"the Place of the Muses"
a Brief History of the Museum Chapter Five
Art vs. Life
How Art and Life Influence One Another Chapter Six
Art Is Where You Find It
Where Artists Find Inspiration Chapter Seven
This Is Your Brain on Art
the Human Brain and the Creative Process Chapter Eight
The 13 or So Traits of Creative People (According to Me) Chapter Nine
Self
Expression for Sale
Art and the Marketplace Chapter Ten
"We the People" As Patron of the Arts
Government's Role in the Arts Chapter Eleven
Listening to Art, Even When It Isn't Speaking to You
Understanding "Difficult" Art Chapter Twelve
What to Look for When You Look at Art
Art Appreciation Appendix A: Finding Art to Look At Appendix B: Prehistoric Timeline Appendix C: Timeline of Art Movements Selected Bibliography Index