Learning by Heart

Name: Learning by Heart
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781581156478
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Teachings to Free the Creative Spirit

By Corita Kent and Jan Steward

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Learning by Heart by Corita Kent and Jan Steward is a timeless guide that encourages artists to overcome fears and embrace creativity across diverse media, including puppetry, murals, and hand-lettered books. Updated for modern artists, it offers practical advice on developing an artistic eye, finding inspiration, and fostering an environment that nurtures creativity.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Learning by Heart

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This book is ideal for aspiring and practising artists seeking to unlock their creative potential and explore multiple art forms with confidence and fresh perspective.

Shows readers how to challenge their preconceptions and fears, be open to new directions, and discover their best work in any medium - from puppets to murals, hand-lettered books to banners. This book also covers how to develop an artist's eye, recognize sources of inspiration, create a structured environment for maximum creativity, and more.

Description

For more than 30 years, artist Corita Kent inspired arts students with the truth behind her words: "We can all talk, we can all write, and if the blocks are removed, we can all draw and paint and make things."

Fully revised and updated for a new generation of artists, this classic volume shows readers how to challenge their preconceptions and fears, be open to new directions, and discover their best work in any medium—from puppets to murals, hand-lettered books to banners.

The chapters also cover how to develop an artist's eye, recognise sources of inspiration, create a structured environment for maximum creativity, and much more.

It is an entertaining and engaging guide to fully awakening your natural creative talent. Learning by Heart encourages readers to explore and embrace their creativity, making it a must-read for aspiring and established artists alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781581156478

Publisher: Allworth Press,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 October 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: Allworth Press,U.S.

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 499g

Pages: 232

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Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Corita Kent Jan Steward Non-Fiction

About the Author

Corita Kent (1918-1986) was one of the 20th century's most notable and respected artists. Her work has been used in a number of major advertising campaigns. She was a Professor of Art at Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles for more than 30 years. Jan Steward is a graphic designer, photographer, and author. Her work includes the Official flag and banner designs for the 1984 Olympics, and several album covers for George Harrison's Dark Horse Records, where she served as US Art Director.