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A Short Guide to Writing About Art | | Author: Sylvan Barnet | Usually ships in 24 hours
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Key Benefit: A Short Guide to Writing About Art, Eighth Edition, the best-selling book of its kind, equips students to analyze pictures (drawings, paintings, photographs), sculptures and architecture, and prepares them with the tools they need to present their ideas in effective writing. Key Topics:This concise yet thorough guide to “seeing and saying” addresses a wealth of fundamental matters, such as distinguishing between description and analysis, writing a comparison, using peer review, documenting sources, and editing the final essay. Market: This book is a perfect complement to any art course where writing is involved | Click here for customer reviews and to buy directly from Amazon | $40.68
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Customer Reviews5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Great reference guide, November 16, 2000
I purchased this book at the beginning of the semester and have found it an invaluable resource. This is my first term as a graduate student, and I don't think I could have survived had it not been for this book. It gives useful commentary, helpful hints and a terrific reference section for footnotes and bibliographies. It addresses real problems that often occur in writing an art history paper and provides insightful solutions that encourage independent thinking. It also includes a section on essay exams which gets a quick read through when I take a test.
I had several "a ha!" moments when reading it for the first time, and now I keep it within arms reach whenever I write.
The price was a little steep, so I hesitated in buying, but when I finally made the purchase I was glad that I had.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
How to read a potato in a painting as a potato and not a solar symbol?, September 5, 2000
This book is about writing on art.It has sections to equip you with what to keep in mind while writing an essay, research paper or review of an exhibit.
The book has sample examples for comparitive essays and reviews with a good analysis on the organization of the material, its purpose and aptness for the reader.
The checklist on writing on art can be extended to writing on books too. The many references to artists of all times with your interest will give you a walk through the whole of history of art.
The sections on what is art, interpretation, the importance of seeing for creating art and quotes by many writers and artists are interesting to read.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
informative, August 1, 2000
this book was an excellent resource. as a college student, it made writing my papers so much easier! 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
A must-have, September 13, 2000
This is a must have for any art major that is currently or will be going into any college Art Program -- especially the analysis of Art via Art History classes. The directives are clear and easy to follow. Barnet breaks down all facets of writing -- from Reviews of exhibits to critical analysis of art work. This book can also be helpful in other classes as it guides the reader into writing more concisely and in a more direct manner. This is an excellent addition to any College Student and/or Faculty library. 0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
art book, October 23, 2000
The book came on time and as described. It has been helpful in learning to critique art.
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