How to Look at a Painting: No. 7 (The Ginger Series) - Softcover

Justin Paton (author)

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9780958253888: How to Look at a Painting: No. 7 (The Ginger Series)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0958253889 ISBN 13: 9780958253888

Publisher: Awa Press, 2005

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To the average art aficionado, trying to make sense of the various artistic movements, techniques, types and trends can be overwhelming. This book takes us on a journey of artistic exploration. It is useful for art collectors and students.

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Review:

"In this absorbing book, painting is revealed as a harbour of memories, connection with deep realities--and a source of satisfaction and fun for painter and viewer alike." --Michael Smither, painter

"Should be compulsory reading. A cultural exploration that deserves to become a classic." --Christopher Moore, author, Fluke

"Paton's purpose is to rekindle the energy generated by paintings, today too often upstaged by technology and obfuscated by "artspeak." How to Look at a Painting is . . . an informed book and a stimulating one. Reading it while visiting galleries in Britain and the American East Coast, I found that it challenged me to look more intensely." --Elizabeth Rankin, The Art Book

"Nothing gets between Paton and a painting . . . a lively and sensual stylist with a knack for making you feel his enthusiasms." --New Zealand Listener

"An exhilarating read. Among swarms of implacably obtuse art scribblers, Paton shines like a lighthouse in the dark." --John Coley, The Press

"A terrific book, amusing, clever, insightful, generous-spirited and genuinely helpful." --Margo White, Metro books editor

"Paton presents paintings as personable and responsive objects . . . able to both draw viewers in and push them away . . . Elegant, accessible and endlessly thought-provoking." --Richard Wolfe, Art New Zealand

"Conversational, anecdotal, informative and often humorous . . . Paton encourages us to stand still long enough to read the body language of a painting." --Sally Blundell, Art News

Synopsis:

Have you ever looked at a painting a just wondered what it all means? How can you distinguish the 'good' from the 'bad'? A great artist from a terrible one? Or even if it's art at all?To the average art aficionado, trying to make sense of all the various artistic movements, techniques, types and trends can be overwhelming. In this superb volume, acclaimed art writer Justin Paton takes us on a journey of artistic exploration through the centuries and across the painted world - from the luscious fruits of Caravaggio's Italy to the mysterious 'tombstones' of Japanese artist On Kawara.Whether you are a keen art collector, serious student or just visit the occasional gallery, "How to Look at a Painting" will open your eyes to things you've never seen before.

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