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Using an informative and engaging style with informal and direct tone, each of the numerous isms that are used to define-but often misleadingly cloud-art movements are explained in simple terms and made accessible to the casual art lover. Readers are encouraged to think of styles as useful tools for conversation and exploration rather than as hard and fast academic definitions, and to relate to the art itself rather than to a merely conceptual idea.
Each spread is devoted to a single art historical period and begins with an introduction that explains when the movement first emerged, the historical period to which it applies, and the principal disputes over its applicability, usefulness, or significance. The rest of the chapter is divided into several sections illustrating the most important artists and works within the period, related key words, and illustrations that best represent the distinctive features. This comprehensible structure makes it possible for any reader to gain a clear understanding of Classicism or Cubism while sitting in a cafe or visiting a gallery.
150 Fun Christmas Things to Doodle will keep kids entertained for hours with its fun-filled holiday-themed activities and doodling prompts.
Anything goes in 150 Fun Christmas Things to Doodle--an interactive doodling experience for young artists. Books are a perfect gift for the holidays, and 150 Fun Christmas Things to Doodle will keep kids occupied and entertained for hours with its fun-filled activities and doodling prompts. Featuring a range of holiday-themed activities, children will enjoy learning to draw in new, interactive ways thanks to engaging step-by-step lessons and fun creative prompts. From doodling snowmen and teddy bears to decorating Christmas trees and writing short stories and songs, aspiring artists will find tons of artistic inspiration as they work through the pages of this colorful doodle journal. Open practice pages invite artists to further explore their creativity and develop their own drawing and doodling techniques.
The Tools to Build a Successful Art Career
"2010 Artists & Graphic Designer's Market" is the must-have reference guide for emerging artists who want to establish a successful career in fine art, illustration, cartooning or graphic design. This edition is packed with resources you can use including:
Complete, up-to-date contact information for more than 1,000 art markets, including galleries, magazines, book publishers, greeting card companies, ad agencies, syndicates, art fairs and more.Articles on the business of freelancing - from basic copyright information to tips on promoting your work.Special features on leveraging social media, finding success at art fairs and selling a single image to multiple markets.Interviews with successful artists like cartoonists James E. Lyle; steampunk artist Eric Freitas; fine artist Maggie Barnes; and art-director-turned-artist Carlo LoRaso. Information on grants, residencies, organizations, publications and websites that offer support and direction for creatives.
Photographs, plans and descriptions illustrate Caparn's designs for luxurious private estates, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Bronx Zoo and historic Village One. His writing vigorously supports parks--city, state, and national: Central Park, NY, Palisades Interstate Park, NY-NJ, and Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Some of his work, shown here, can still be seen.
From a squad car and fire truck to a supersonic airliner and stealth ship, All About Drawing Cool Cars, Fast Planes & Military Machines is filled with all things fueled for action. Kids will spend hours completing the easy-to-follow step-by-step drawing projects in this 80-page lesson-packed book. Each drawing project begins with simple shapes and then slowly develops into a true-to-life picture of an aircraft, watercraft, or land vehicle. Not only will children learn how to draw the awe-inspiring vehicles and machines that help our armed forces and hometown heroes accomplish their missions, but they will learn fun and interesting facts and see action-packed photos as they work their way through the pages of this beautifully illustrated book.