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200 Words to Help You Talk About Art

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200 Words to Help You Talk About Art by Ben Street is a practical guide designed to make discussing art accessible and less intimidating. It provides clear definitions of two hundred essential terms commonly used in art conversations, helping readers distinguish concepts like Dada and diptych with ease. The book's straightforward and digestible text encourages quick learning and boosts confidence in art-related discussions.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideal for readers new to art or anyone looking to improve their art vocabulary and engage more confidently in discussions about art and culture.

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Designed to demystify jargon-based art language
You'll know your Dada from your diptych in no time!

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

Have you ever felt at a disadvantage when joining in a conversation on a subject that you aren't confident about? If yes, this new book series is for you. Each book features definitions of two hundred words frequently used to describe and discuss a smart subject.

200 Words to Help You Talk About Art is designed to demystify jargon-based art language and make you at ease holding a conversation on the topic. Art can be intimidating to the uninitiated, but with Ben Street's help you'll know your Dada from your diptych in no time. The book is written with digestible text enabling a quick and easy understanding of various topics while broadening your artistic vocabulary.

200 Words to Help You Talk About Art is one of two new titles beginning a series of smart subjects, also including philosophy, psychology, and music.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786276933

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Ben Street is an art historian, writer and lecturer based in London. He has been a schools and family educator for the National Gallery, Tate, Dulwich Picture Gallery, The Museum of Modern Art and the Solomon R Guggenheim Museum (New York), and a lecturer in art history for Christie's Education, London.

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