The Joy of Art

Name: The Joy of Art
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SKU: 9781621537045
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How to Look At, Appreciate, and Talk about Art

By Carolyn Schlam

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The Joy of Art by Carolyn Schlam is an engaging guide that builds your art vocabulary and deepens your understanding of visual art. It explores key art genres, introduces notable artists, and reveals the creative choices behind their work. With 150 colour photographs and clear explanations, the book offers a fresh perspective on aesthetic principles and artistic processes, including interactive games to reinforce your new skills.
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Ideal for art enthusiasts seeking to enhance their appreciation and communication about art, as well as students and casual readers interested in art history and practical insights from an artist's perspective.

An entertaining and informative read, The Joy of Art offers the reader:

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An entertaining and informative read, The Joy of Art offers the reader:

A working art vocabulary to help you identify and explain what you're looking at
Answers to many of the questions you may have about visual art in general
A summary of the basic criteria to consider when looking at art
Highlights of the primary art genres and an introduction to the artists who pursued them
Many visual examples of aesthetic considerations and practices
Interesting facts about your favourite artists and clues to why they made the choices they did
A few games to test your new skills

The Joy of Art contains 150 colour photographs and many interesting insights from an artist-author who takes readers behind the curtain and into the studio to uncover what actually goes into making a work of art. If you love art, this book will take your appreciation to a new level. Not only will your enjoyment of art increase, you'll be able to clearly communicate your understanding to others.

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Praised by Jimmy Wright, artist and president of the Pastel Society of America, this book offers a joyous journey through art's mysteries and fundamentals. Wright highlights how Schlam’s insights reveal both the literal and intangible elements that make art a true pleasure for the eye and soul.

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ISBN: 9781621537045

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 May 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Allworth Press,U.S.

Illustration: 150 4C illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1542g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Carolyn Schlam is an award-winning American painter, glass artist, and author, born and raised in New York City. She studied painting with Norman Raeben, youngest son of the Yiddish writer Sholem Alecheim in Carnegie Hall Studios and glassmaking at Urban Glass in Brooklyn. She is the author of The Creative Path: A View from the Studio on the Making of Art and various illustrated books for children. Carolyn resides and has her studio in southern California. Visit her at www.carolynschlam.com.

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