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Art Fundamentals: Theory and Practice
The original text that set the standard for introduction to art courses across the country, "Art Fundamentals" has guided generations of students through the essential elements of art as well as the rich and varied history of their uses. This eleventh edition has been carefully revised to expand and clarify concepts throughout the text, while adding new material on developing ideas, critical thinking, and time and motion.
336 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 1981
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February 20, 2016
A great source to understand art! I highly recommend it for art students/ people who are interested in how to read a piece of art and to know what to see exactly in a painting/sculpture..etc..
The sad thing is that I borrowed the book from my university library so I can't go back to it whenever I need something.
I think its a kind of a book that you should keep in your own library.
The sad thing is that I borrowed the book from my university library so I can't go back to it whenever I need something.
I think its a kind of a book that you should keep in your own library.
January 28, 2014
I suddenly realised what to look for in art.
April 20, 2023
کسایی که حرفه‌شون مرتبطه با طراحی و کسایی که دنبال یادگیری تفسیر آثار هنری هستن خیلی میتونن از این کتاب یادبگیرن، فقط گاهی بیش از حد روی مفهوم "کیمیای وحدت" تاکید شده که احتمالا از سمت مترجم بوده تا مولف.
اگر به تحلیل آثار هنری علاقه دارین اما کل کتاب رو نمیخوایین بخونین حداقل یادداشت‌های کوتاهی که اطراف تصاویر نوشته شده رو بخونین گاهی بسیار آموزندن.
یک ستاره کم کردم چون متن یه کم خشک بود و توقع من از متونی که درباره هنر هستن اینه که یک قدم فراتر از صرفا انتقال پیام برن و با کتاب درسی تفاوت داشته باشن.
اگر به تحلیل آثار هنری علاقه دارین اما کل کتاب رو نمیخوایین بخونین حداقل یادداشت‌های کوتاهی که اطراف تصاویر نوشته شده رو بخونین گاهی بسیار آموزندن.
یک ستاره کم کردم چون متن یه کم خشک بود و توقع من از متونی که درباره هنر هستن اینه که یک قدم فراتر از صرفا انتقال پیام برن و با کتاب درسی تفاوت داشته باشن.
November 24, 2019
As a VCD student (Visual Communication Design) I had to take a class using this book. And as a fist year student this was so helpful and I enjoyed it very much. Anyone who is interested in art should read this book. It has all the information you need written and explained in a very simple and clear way.
February 27, 2022
Rather than art history in college, this would have been a great intro book to art theory and comprehension!
February 18, 2014
Great reference book for art students and anybody interested in art and its appreciation. After reading this book, I have a better understanding of the fundamentals of art. In turn, I feel able to discern works of art, that I may no be particularly fond of, and appreciate them. It also clarifies art movements’ historic significance in relationship to art/design/culture today, without stuffy explanations or jaded examples. The layout is clean and easy to read and the illustrations are relevant and clean. I didn’t have to read this book for a class, it was voluntary and I’m glad I did!
April 15, 2011
Copyright 1998. I've kept this book near my art stuff for years, thinking I'll use it as a reference, since it really is a good look at the fundamentals. I need reminders of fundamentals. This book is a portable, readable size, whereas most art history books tend to be doorstops. Mostly full-color interior, lovely margins and white space, and good font size. Note to self: look up a more recent version.
April 15, 2013
This is the book they apparently HAVE to sell you if you walk into the kcad bookstore and say anything along the lines of, "I'm a Kendall Freshmen."
This is also the book that steers most Kendall Sophmores away from buying college text books.
This and the history books.
And those useless ass books the "art education" program makes their students buy.
This is also the book that steers most Kendall Sophmores away from buying college text books.
This and the history books.
And those useless ass books the "art education" program makes their students buy.
June 24, 2016
Two-dimensional design class. Wasn't my favorite, but I learned to appreciate it over time
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April 4, 2017
An artist I admire and respect recommended this book in a workshop he hosted. It contains all the basics.
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