Benton, Janetta Rebold

How to Understand Art (Art Essentials)

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ISBN 13:: 9780500295830
author:: Benton, Janetta Rebold
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Thames & Hudson Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 21.3 x 13.7 x 1.8 centimeters (0
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
Condition:: New
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Discover the fundamentals of visual arts and enhance your experience of looking at art. This guide breaks down the elements of art to provide a firm basis for simple enjoyment as well as further understanding.

With 100 visual examples drawn from across the globe, Janetta Rebold Benton teaches you how to assess art objectively, moving beyond "I don't know much about art, but I know what I like" toward an understanding of "why I like it". By exploring artists' materials and techniques, such as drawing, painting, printing, photography, sculpture, and decorative art, you'll be able to break down any work of art.

Perfect for students and the general reader, this indispensable guide encourages confidence in experiencing, analyzing, and appreciating art. A section on six key artists provides further insight into their innovative influence on the history of art.

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