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How Art Works

The Concepts Visually Explained
By DK
Series: DK How Stuff Works
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How Art Works demystifies the world of art through vivid visuals and clear explanations, making art accessible to everyone. It explores the creative process, teaching readers how to interpret paintings, drawings, and sculptures by unveiling the techniques, styles, and materials that artists use. The book covers fundamental concepts such as perspective, composition, and the identification of major artistic movements, equipping readers with the tools to deepen their appreciation of art.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideal for art lovers and beginners eager to enhance their artistic understanding. Its visual approach makes it perfect for readers seeking an engaging introduction to art without prior knowledge.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

This one-of-a-kind art book unlocks the secrets of art in a visual way, making it accessible and enjoyable for anyone.

What goes into creating art? How can we learn to "read" paintings? What are the key elements of composition?

An art book like no other, How Art Works uses practical graphics to demonstrate the techniques, styles, materials, and concepts that lie behind great art. It shows you how to interpret paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and reveals how art is made, laying out the key techniques and materials in visual detail. It also explains the nuts and bolts of the technical aspects behind art, such as perspective and composition, and shows how to identify major artistic styles and movements.

Providing all you need to know to build on your artistic understanding and appreciation, this is the perfect book for art lovers—and for anyone who wants to know more about art but isn't sure where to begin.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241450819

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: DK

Audience: General / adult, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 829g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Children’s, Teenage and Educational DK Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Series: DK How Stuff Works

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