Art

For a quarter century, artists, architects, designers, and dabblers in the graphic arts have turned to Thomas Wang's bestselling classic (100,000 copies sold) for their basic training in the art and science of pencil sketching. That's because no other book covers so thoroughly, or with such clarity, economy, and grace the full spectrum of rudimentary and advanced pencil sketching techniques, from the basics of how to hold a pencil to the elements of composition, texture, line weight, and shading. more...

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Create gorgeous paintings with this fun and easy guide to acrylics!. Always wanted to paint with acrylics? This easy-to-follow, full color guide gives you expert instruction and simple exercises in acrylic painting techniques and styles. The step-by-step projects let you practice your skill and stir your imagination — and give you the foundation to create similar projects with your own subjects and surfaces!.: Get your feet (and brushes) wet — assemble your materials, prepare your surfaces, and sort out additives and enhancers;. Try out basic acrylic techniques — work with brush strokes, control and thin your paint, experiment with textures, and use stencils;. Practice design and composition principles — mix and use color, balance elements, make changes, and pull your painting together;. Imitate several kinds of styles — use acrylic paint to mimic the effects of watercolor and oil paints;. Build your repertoire — explore texture and dimension, work with glass, rocks, bricks, metalwork, and more. Open the book and find:.: Clear step-by-step instructions with illustrations;. A variety of projects and styles to suit all tastes;. Quick tricks and techniques to get started painting right away;. Lots of colorful paintings to inspire creativity;. Helpful hints for improving your drawing skills;. Full-scale projects at the end of most chapters;. Exercises to jump-start your artistic passion more...

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As the art world eagerly embraces a journalistic approach, Aesthetic Journalism explores why contemporary art exhibitions often consist of interviews, documentaries and reportage. This new mode of journalism is grasping more and more space in modern culture and Cramerotti probes the current merge of art with the sphere of investigative journalism. The attempt to map this field, here defined as ‘Aesthetic Journalism’, challenges, with clear language, the definitions of both art and journalism, and addresses a new mode of information from the point of view of the reader and viewer. The book explores how the production of truth has shifted from the domain of the news media to that of art and aestheticism. With examples and theories from within the contemporary art and journalistic-scape, the book questions the very foundations of journalism. Aesthethic Journalism suggests future developments of this new relationship between art and documentary journalism, offering itself as a useful tool to audiences, scholars, producers and critics alike. more...

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This book introduces readers to Art History and its methodologies, and guides them through various theoretical concepts and ways of looking at images. more...

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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is increasingly being diagnosed in people of all ages, and this book demonstrates how art therapy can not only assist with diagnosis, but also provides a valuable means of helping to improve skills such as concentration and focus, boost self-esteem, and cope with impulsivity. Educational social skills art groups can help with understanding of AD/HD in addition to teaching strategies to relieve the symptoms. Art therapy is also important for alleviating feelings of isolation and confusion that may come with the diagnosis, and, as an ongoing process, it can be a useful tool for checking clients' progress from the initial assessment onwards. In the first part of her book, the author explores ways of using art therapy and of setting up art therapy groups. Her advice and practical suggestions will be useful to anyone with an interest in AD/HD. The later chapters offer therapists more detailed guidance on therapy sessions with clients with AD/HD. Practical and informative, and based on the author's long experience with art therapy and AD/HD, this will be a valuable book for therapists, mental health professionals, and people who live or work with AD/HD. more...

Price: $28.95