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Think Like an Artist, Don’t Act Like One

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Think Like an Artist, Don’t Act Like One by Koos de Wilt delves into the creative processes of famous artists across history to reveal valuable lessons on thinking innovatively. By exploring how these artists approach their work, the book offers insights into adopting an artistic mindset in various aspects of life, highlighting the importance of curiosity, originality, and vision. It's an engaging exploration for anyone interested in embracing creativity beyond traditional boundaries.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate exploring creativity and want to understand how artists approach life and problem-solving. It's perfect for those interested in drawing inspiration from diverse fields and discovering how the mindset of an artist can influence and transform personal and professional perspectives.

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Think Like an Artist, Don’t Act Like One

This book presents 75 ways to look at art and the life lessons you can learn from it. From the works of ancient Egypt and Greece to today’s abstract and conceptual pieces, by way of Leonardo, Dürer and Rembrandt, Picasso, Warhol and Ai Wei Wei, art inspires us to take a fresh look at the fundamental questions we face.

This book presents 75 ways to look at art and 75 life lessons you can learn from it. From the works of ancient Egypt and Greece to today's abstract and conceptual pieces, by way of Leonardo, Dürer and Rembrandt, Picasso, Warhol and Ai Wei Wei, art inspires us to take a fresh look at the fundamental questions we face. Questions about success, about love, about work, about friendship and about life and death.

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This book presents 75 ways to look at art and 75 life lessons you can learn from it. From the works of ancient Egypt and Greece to today's abstract and conceptual pieces, by way of Leonardo, Durer and Rembrandt, Picasso, Warhol and Ai Wei Wei, art inspires us to take a fresh look at the fundamental questions we face. Questions about success, about love, about work, about friendship and about life and death.

Think Like an Artist, Don't Act Like One is a lively introduction to art history as it resonates in your own daily life. It is also an exhortation to look at art in your personal way.

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Think Like an Artist, Don’t Act Like One by Koos de Wilt is generally praised for its exploration of the mindset behind artistic thinking. It offers insights into how creativity from the art world can be applied to everyday life and business. The book is appreciated for making art accessible and relevant to a broader audience, combining storytelling with thoughtful analysis.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789063694685

Publisher: BIS Publishers B.V.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 October 2017

Country: Netherlands

Imprint: BIS Publishers B.V.

Illustration: colour photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 149.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Koos de Wilt is an art historian and writer. He produces stories, books, films and concepts that combine art with the other important things in life. His published works include the management book Rembrandt Inc. and, for children, The Big Rijksmuseum Read-Aloud Book.

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