The Art of Seeing

About this book

This best-selling exploration of traditional and contemporary art and artistic media focuses on art as seen from the artists point of view treating artistic techniques and introductory aesthetic principles. It is an engaging clear and concise presentation with a multi-cultural emphasis. The careful design of the illustrations text headings timelines and boxes enhances the relationship between text and illustrations. The book has a four-part organizationPart I lays the foundation for seeing; Parts II and III views two-and three-dimensional art; and Part IV approaches art as it exists in time. Topics cover a broad range of media and traditional and contemporary art including installation; video and performance art; encaustic; fresco; wood engraving; earthworks; computers and art. For anyone interested in art appreciation.