The Art of Looking at Art
Gene Wisniewski
(Author)
Description
A readable guide to the art of looking at art. There's an art to viewing art. A sizable portion of the population regards art with varying degrees of reverence, bewilderment, suspicion, contempt, and intimidation. Most people aren't sure what to do when standing before a work of art, besides gaze at it for what they hope is an acceptable amount of time, and even those who visit galleries and museums regularly aren't always as well versed as they wish they could be. This book will help remedy that situation and answer many of the most frequently asked questions pertaining to the matter of art in general: -When was the first art made? -Who decides which art is "for the ages"? -What is art's purpose? - How do paintings get to be worth tens of millions of dollars? -Where do artists get their ideas? -And perhaps the most pressing question of all, have human cadavers ever been used as art materials? (Yup.) The Art of Looking at Art addresses these and countless more of the issues surrounding this frequently misunderstood microcosm, in a highly informative, yet conversational tone. History, fascinating and altogether human backstories, and information pertaining to every conceivable aspect of visual art are interwoven in twelve concise chapters, providing all the information the average person needs to comfortably approach, analyze, and appreciate art. Readers with a background in art will learn a few new things as well. This beautiful full-color book includes 45 full-page reproductions.Product Details
Price
$66.70
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publish Date
October 04, 2020
Pages
296
Dimensions
8.5 X 11.1 X 0.8 inches | 2.7 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781538133729
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About the Author
Gene Wisniewski received his art education at Rutgers University, the New York Academy of Art, The National Academy of Design, The New School, and L'Ecole Albert Defois in Vihiers, France. He has exhibited in galleries nationwide, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. He has twenty years' experience teaching and lecturing on visual art. His short stories have appeared in Exquisite Corpse, the literary magazine of Louisiana State University, Satellite magazine, and other publications. The Art of Looking at Art is his first full-length book. He is currently working on screenplay adaptions based on two of his published short stories.
Reviews
Hand this book to anyone who says, 'I don't get art.' When they read this, they will get art from the first scratch on a cave wall to the latest disturbance in the habitual look of things. This deeply researched, clearly argued, and delightfully written history of art is two impossible things: a primer and an encyclopedia. You can read it as an ode or an elegy, but whether a believer or a doubter, you will be informed, entertained, and inspired.--Andrei Codrescu, author of No Time Like Now: New Poems (Pitt Poetry Series, 2019)
The Art of Looking at Art is the secret sauce to seeing the world's visual treasures with fresh eyes. Gene Wisniewski, accomplished teacher and lively storyteller, not only deconstructs art of every type imaginable, he offers the reader an insider's view of how the art world operates. This book will drive you to see art, buy art--even make art.--Sally Koslow, author, Another Side of Paradise
As a student in Gene Wisniewski's classes I felt like I had hit the jackpot and believed that teaching was his true calling; however, after reading this book, I started thinking that writing may be even more so. By delving deeply into the psyche of the artists, with an understanding only an artist can have, Gene brings art to life in ways that connect as well as instruct. His ability to explain complex artistic processes, coupled with his vivid and lyrical writing, make this book a must for readers of all artistic abilities and interests. Highly recommended!--Felice Kaufmann, PhD, Independent consultant in gifted child education, former assistant to E. Paul Torrance, creativity researcher
The Art of Looking at Art is the secret sauce to seeing the world's visual treasures with fresh eyes. Gene Wisniewski, accomplished teacher and lively storyteller, not only deconstructs art of every type imaginable, he offers the reader an insider's view of how the art world operates. This book will drive you to see art, buy art--even make art.--Sally Koslow, author, Another Side of Paradise
As a student in Gene Wisniewski's classes I felt like I had hit the jackpot and believed that teaching was his true calling; however, after reading this book, I started thinking that writing may be even more so. By delving deeply into the psyche of the artists, with an understanding only an artist can have, Gene brings art to life in ways that connect as well as instruct. His ability to explain complex artistic processes, coupled with his vivid and lyrical writing, make this book a must for readers of all artistic abilities and interests. Highly recommended!--Felice Kaufmann, PhD, Independent consultant in gifted child education, former assistant to E. Paul Torrance, creativity researcher
