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The Elements of Art deconstructs great works of art into manageable components so that you can better understand and appreciate them.

Knowing how to interpret art is one of the biggest issues facing casual gallery-goers. They may ask themselves questions like: Why is the Mona Lisa so small? Why are some frames gilded in gold while others are non-existent? What can the use of material say about a work, whether it’s an oil painting, collage or made of found objects? And does the life of the artist matter?

This book answers all of these questions and more and introduces the key elements with which you can analyze and better understand artwork. From color, medium and size to where the piece is situated, and the artist who made it, you’ll learn what’s important and what’s not so important.
The book includes two parts:

  • Part One introduces the elements using examples from throughout art histo

Elements of Art

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      Publisher Frances Lincoln
      Published 5 February 2024
      ISBN-13 9780711286658
      978-0711286658
      ISBN-10 0711286655
      Also in:
      Art & Photography Theory of art Books by Susie Hodge

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      The Elements of Art deconstructs great works of art into manageable components so that you can better understand and appreciate them.

      Knowing how to interpret art is one of the biggest issues facing casual gallery-goers. They may ask themselves questions like: Why is the Mona Lisa so small? Why are some frames gilded in gold while others are non-existent? What can the use of material say about a work, whether it’s an oil painting, collage or made of found objects? And does the life of the artist matter?

      This book answers all of these questions and more and introduces the key elements with which you can analyze and better understand artwork. From color, medium and size to where the piece is situated, and the artist who made it, you’ll learn what’s important and what’s not so important.
      The book includes two parts:

      • Part One introduces the elements using examples from throughout art histo

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