The Joy of Art

Name: The Joy of Art
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SKU: 9781621537915
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How to Look At, Appreciate, and Talk about Art

By Carolyn Schlam

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The Joy of Art is an entertaining and informative guide that equips readers with a practical art vocabulary, explains key visual art concepts, and outlines criteria for appreciating artworks. It explores primary art genres and notable artists, enriched with 150 colour photographs and visual examples of aesthetic ideas. The author shares insights from her experience as an artist, offering intriguing facts and studio perspectives to deepen understanding and enjoyment of art.
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Ideal for art lovers seeking to broaden their knowledge, beginners wanting a solid foundation in art appreciation, and anyone interested in connecting more deeply with visual art through accessible explanations and engaging insights.

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.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised by artist and educator Jimmy Wright as a "joyous discovery of art through the centuries," the book is recognised for revealing both literal techniques and mysterious elements that make art captivating. It is recommended for enhancing both viewers' appreciation and their ability to communicate about art.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781621537915

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Allworth Press,U.S.

Illustration: 150 4C illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1338g

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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