101 Things to Learn in Art School

Discover the essential insights and wisdom with '101 Things to Learn in Art School,' a must-have for aspiring artists and art students. This brilliantly curated book, written by artist and educator Kit White, is packed with invaluable lessons, demonstrations, and crafty tips on what it truly means to embrace art and how to excel in art school. From practical techniques to profound philosophical reflections, this guide covers everything from learning to draw and understanding the multifaceted nature of art to surviving critiques. Each of the 101 insightful maxims is paired with expressive illustrations that serve as visual aids, enhancing comprehension and engagement. Perfect for visual learners, this book is not only a toolkit for the studio but also an enlightening exploration of art's role in interpreting our world. Ideal for both beginners and seasoned artists alike, '101 Things to Learn in Art School' is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding art as a fundamental part of life. Add this intriguing collection to your library, and unlock the transformative power of art today. Shop now at Smartfox NZ and enjoy FREE shipping on your order!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780262016216
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2011
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 224


Description:
Lessons, demonstrations, definitions, and tips on what to expect in art school, what it means to make art, and how to think like an artist.What is the first thing to learn in art school? "Art can be anything." The second thing? "Learn to draw." With 101 Things to Learn in Art School, artist and teacher Kit White delivers and develops such lessons, striking an instructive balance between technical advice and sage concepts. These 101 maxims, meditations, and demonstrations offer both a toolkit of ideas for the art student and a set of guiding principles for the artist. Complementing each of the 101 succinct texts is an equally expressive drawing by the artist, often based on a historical or contemporary work of art, offering a visual correlative to the written thought. "Art can be anything" is illustrated by a drawing of Duchamp's famous urinal; a description of chiaroscuro art is illuminated by an image "after Caravaggio"; a lesson on time and media is accompanied by a view of a Jenny Holzer projection; advice about surviving a critique gains resonance from Piero della Francesca's arrow-pierced Saint Sebastian.101 Things to Learn in Art School offers advice about the issues artists confront across all artistic media, but this is no simple handbook to making art. It is a guide to understanding art as a description of the world we live in, and it is a guide to using art as a medium for thought. And so this book belongs on the reading list of art students, art teachers, and artists, but it also belongs in the library of everyone who cares about art as a way of understanding life.

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