Never Touch a Painting When It's Wet

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And 50 Other Ridiculous Art Rules

By Anneloes van Gaalen

Series: Ridiculous Design Rules

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Never Touch a Painting When It's Wet explores the fascinating evolution of artistic rules from the early 20th century to today. Author Anneloes van Gaalen presents 51 essential art rules, from classical principles like the 'Rule of Thirds' to contemporary beliefs such as 'Design isn't art.' This book demystifies common myths about artists and creativity, supported by insightful quotes from artists, theorists, and art lovers.
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This book is ideal for art enthusiasts, students, and professionals interested in understanding the balance between artistic freedom and traditional rules that shape the world of art and creativity.

Art rules the world. But what about the rules of art? In our current day and age, the general consensus seems to be that creativity, divine inspiration and art can never be bound by rules. Artists need to push the envelope, be ahead of the curve, and if there are any rules out there it is the artist’s prerogative, if not God-given right, to break them.

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Art rules the world. But what about the rules of art? In our current day and age, the general consensus seems to be that creativity, divine inspiration, and art can never be bound by rules. Artists need to push the envelope, be ahead of the curve, and if there are any rules out there, it is the artist's prerogative, if not God-given right, to break them.

But up to the early 20th century, artists did not have the complete artistic freedom that they are believed to enjoy today. They were bound by rules of art, of decency, and indeed of taste.

Never Touch a Painting When It's Wet contains 51 art rules. From the age-old 'Rule of Thirds' to modern mantras like 'Design isn't art.' Myths, like the one of the struggling artist, are dispelled, while other rules are merely confirmed with the help of quotes by artists, theorists, and art enthusiasts.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789063692803

Publisher: BIS Publishers B.V.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 November 2013

Country: Netherlands

Imprint: BIS Publishers B.V.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 166.0mm

Height: 177.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 160

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Anneloes van Gaalen Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: Ridiculous Design Rules

About the Author

Anneloes van Gaalen is a writer, enterpreneur and all-round creative. After receiving her MA and MPhil in English, American Studies and Cultural Analysis, Anneloes van Gaalen started writing for a wide variety of international publications including Wired Magazine, Dazed & Confused, ID Magazine and Surface. She also worked as editor-in-chief of LE COOL magazine Amsterdam. These days she writes for Amsterdam-based newspaper Het Parool. Anneloes van Gaalen has written several books on (street) art, design, fashion, advertising, branding, new media and travel. She wrote and edited the popular Ridiculous Rules books and Indie Brands.

Never Touch a Painting When It's Wet