How Art Works

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This one-of-a-kind art book unlocks the secrets of art in a visual way, making it accessible and enjoyable for anyonea

What goes into creating art? How can we learn to "read" paintings? What are the key elements of composition?

An art book like no other, How Art Works uses practical graphics to demonstrate the techniques, styles, materials, and concepts that lie behind great art. It shows you how to interpret paintings, drawings, and sculptures, and reveals how art is made, laying out the key techniques and materials in visual detail. It also explains the nuts and bolts of the technical aspects behind art, such as perspective and composition, and shows how to identify major artistic styles and movements.

Providing all you need to know to build on your artistic understanding and appreciation, this is the perfect book for art lovers - and for anyone who wants to know more about art but isn't sure where to begin.

Book details and technical specifications

Format: Hardback
ISBN13: 9780241450819
Published: September 2022

Number of pages: 224
Width: 204 mm
Height: 241 mm
Depth: 23 mm

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd