Looking at Pictures

Looking at Pictures
Author: Susan Woodford
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-05-22
Genre: Art
ISBN: 050029321X

An accessible and attractive beginner’s guide to getting the most out of looking at pictures Beautifully illustrated with some of the world’s greatest pictures, from cave paintings and Roman mosaics to Picasso and Damien Hirst, this affordable guide explains the art of looking at and understanding pictures, equipping the reader with the vision and tools to approach any museum picture with confidence. Looking at pictures can be an exciting or moving experience, but some pictures—often the most rewarding—require some explanation before they can be fully understood. Delving into the origins, designs, and themes of over one hundred pictures from different periods and places, this book illuminates the art of looking at—and talking about—pictures. Susan Woodford shows how one can read a picture by examining the formal and stylistic devices used by an artist, and she explores popular themes and subject matter, and the relationship of pictures to the societies that produced them. This indispensable guide is supplemented by a glossary of key terms, ranging from art movements and technical terms to religious and classical terminology, to give readers all the information they need at their fingertips.

Artist's Guide to Human Anatomy

Artist's Guide to Human Anatomy
Author: Giovanni Civardi
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-04-07
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1782217371

A beautifully illustrated introduction to the study of human anatomy by best-selling artist and author, Giovanni Civardi. In this comprehensive guide, Civardi combines his stunning anatomical drawings with annotations explanatory photographs and concise theory to offer the learning artist an accessible yet incredibly informative approach to understanding and drawing the human form. Beginning with the history of capturing the human anatomy in art, Civardi takes your through every aspect of our form to give the reader a useful, overview of how our bodies work. From our skeletons and muscles through to the proportions of the body and our movements, Civardi covers a wide variety of areas in order to help the artist achieve an accurate, beautiful rendering in pencil.

National Gallery of Ireland

National Gallery of Ireland
Author: Christine Davis
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN:

The National Gallery of Ireland has an important and fascinating collection, covering the main schools of western art. Established in the 19th century, the gallery houses pieces ranging from Byzantine icons to 20th-century paintings. In tune with the cha

Drawing: A Complete Guide

Drawing: A Complete Guide
Author: Giovanni Civardi
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-03-10
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1844485080

This is an essential book for anyone learning to draw, or wishing to improve their drawing. Starting with the basics of drawing techniques, Civardi gives expert advice on drawing portraits, the clothed figure, hands and feet and scenery, finishing with a section on the importance of light and shade. Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this an invaluable resource for any artist.

J. M. W. Turner

J. M. W. Turner
Author: Joseph Mallord William Turner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2000
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Published to accompany the exhibition at the Tate Gallery, Liverpool 23 June - 1 October 2000.

Destination Art

Destination Art
Author: Phaidon Editors
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-10-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780714876467

A global guide to the 500 works of permanently installed modern and contemporary art worth traveling to experience Enjoy a world tour from the comfort of your reading chair or plan a detailed and engaging art itinerary for your next trip with Destination Art, the essential guide to 500 must-see examples of permanently installed art from the last 100 years. With the book's geographical organization and logistical details - including GPS coordinates, addresses, websites, and symbols indicating the degree of possible access, travel planning is made easy. Discover hidden gems in big cities, explore art in nature, and trek to remote locales for one-of-a-kind experiences of art in unique locations. The artists featured in this global selection are among the world's best and most beloved from the past century, including Marina Abramović, Alexander Calder, Jenny Holzer, Yayoi Kusama, Henri Matisse, Henry Moore, Richard Serra, and many more. Highlighting the best and most significant of public art in city centers, sculpture parks, site-specific installations in museums, memorials designed by contemporary artists, works of land art, and much more, Destination Art is an informative and enjoyable overview of the most significant and travel-worthy art around the globe. From the publisher of Destination Architecture.

Figure Drawing: A Complete Guide

Figure Drawing: A Complete Guide
Author: Giovanni Civardi
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-10-24
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1782212795

This extensive guide to figure drawing brings together seven books from the successful Art of Drawing series: Drawing Techniques, Heads and Faces, Sketching People, Understanding Human Form and Structure, The Nude, Drawing Hands and Feet and Clothing on Figures. This is an essential guide for anyone particularly interested in figure drawing, and includes in-depth studies of human anatomy by master artist Civardi. Civardi's technical advice and practical tips, accompanied by his own outstanding drawings, make this an invaluable resource for any portrait artist.

Corcoran Gallery of Art

Corcoran Gallery of Art
Author: Corcoran Gallery of Art
Publisher: Lucia Marquand
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Painting
ISBN: 9781555953614

This authoritative catalogue of the Corcoran Gallery of Art's renowned collection of pre-1945 American paintings will greatly enhance scholarly and public understanding of one of the finest and most important collections of historic American art in the world. Composed of more than 600 objects dating from 1740 to 1945.

Creating History

Creating History
Author: Brendan Rooney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Art, Irish
ISBN: 9781911024286

This book is to coincide with the National Gallery's exhibiton of the same name. With chapters from leading Irish historians, including Roy Foster, Tom Dunne and Raoisain Kennedy, 'Creating History' delivers fascinating assessments that situate the Easter Rising and Ireland's claim to independence through the historical significance and aesthetic value of Ireland's major artistic works.

Luna Loves Art

Luna Loves Art
Author: Joseph Coelho
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-04
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781783448654

At the gallery, Luna is transfixed by the famous art, but her classmate Finn doesn't seem to want to be there at all. Finn's family doesn't look like the one in Henry Moore's 'Family Group' sculpture, but then neither does Luna's. Maybe all Finn needs is a friend. Join Luna and Finn at the Art Gallery and step inside famous works of art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Jackson Pollock and more! Can you spot all the art?