Composition: Understanding Line, Notan and Color (Dover Art Instruction) by Arth

Description: Composition by Arthur Wesley Dow Arthur Dows classic guide to composition will change the way you understand art. Mentor to many famous artists, he taught his students to understand the harmonic relations of visual elements. Essential for achieving artistic mastery. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Change the Way You See and Understand ArtOriginally published in 1899, Arthur Wesley Dows Composition remains a seminal reference for serious artists, designers and craftspeople. He encourages students to look first at the relationship between line, space, color, light and shadow, thus building a strong foundation for a broad range of creative endeavors.Dow taught for many years at Columbia University, mentoring numerous aspiring young artists of the day, including Georgia OKeeffe. Building from the general to the specific was seen as a radical departure from the approach in vogue at that time, which was strongly oriented toward learning by imitation. In Dows words, "Schools . . . regard drawing as a preparation for design, whereas the very opposite is the logical order-design [is] a preparation for drawing."Referencing many art forms, Dow placed a special emphasis on Japanese printmaking to demonstrate essential components of composition. He also considered music as a close relative to the fine arts, sometimes referring to the essence of a composition as "visual music." The concepts presented here can be applied to all types of design, whether painting, architecture, sculpture, crafts and much more. A practical guide to creating images based on the harmonic relations of visual elements, it is designed to aid in developing an appreciation of the whole visual field. The well-illustrated and thought-provoking instruction is formatted as a several sets of lessons, designed to broaden and deepen the way in which art is viewed and understood. This book is a must for anyone wishing to infuse their creativity with greater skill and personal expression. This book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1635619629). Author Biography A well-known painter and printmaker, Arthur Wesley Dow taught for many years at Columbia University and acted as a mentor to countless young artists, including Georgia OKeeffe. Details ISBN1635619637 Author Arthur Wesley Dow Pages 126 Publisher Echo Point Books & Media, LLC Year 2023 ISBN-13 9781635619638 Format Paperback Publication Date 2023-02-21 Imprint Echo Point Books & Media, LLC Subtitle Understanding Line, Notan and Color (Dover Art Instruction) Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141397473;

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