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Divided into two sections – materials and methods – each chapter showcases a single work of art which demonstrates the mastery and innovative use of a single material or method, from oil paint, pastel and pencil, to woodcut, litho and impasto. Each work is presented as the centerpiece of a capsule history, while comparative works are also included to help amplify our understanding.
How, for example, did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel fresco, or Turner become such a master of watercolor? How did Warhol turn so effectively to screen printing, and how does Yayoi Kusama create such beguiling 'infinity rooms'?
The book enhances the experience of looking at great works of art and guides us to a deeper understanding of how they were created and why we regard them as so important.
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Release date
November 23, 2023 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780711285101
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780711285101
- File size: 36716 KB
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Languages
- English
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October 15, 2023
An artist assembles materials and shapes, or combines or arranges them, in a tangible way to express an idea and communicate with the viewer. In this elegant and informative handbook, art historian Mancoff explains the methods and materials used to create works of art. The scope ranges across time and around the world. Divided into two parts, "Materials" and "Methods," the book addresses an impressive array of topics, including mosaic, relief, opaque and transparent watercolor, brushwork, lithography, collage, woodcut, encaustic, graffiti, and immersive spaces. Each entry begins with a large illustration of a masterpiece and a well-chosen quotation by an artist. For example, the entry on brushwork opens with Vel�zquez's Las Meninas followed by Van Gogh's remark, "What a funny thing the touch is, the brushstroke." After a clear and concise explanation of each term, Mancoff shares additional reproductions, in this case, Whistler's Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket and Cezanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire. The color reproductions are stunning and include close-ups to highlight details. Mancoff's thoughtful and accessible book will serve students and art lovers alike.COPYRIGHT(2023) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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