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Composition - (Dover Art Instruction) by Arthur Wesley Dow (Paperback)
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- At the turn of the twentieth century, Arthur Wesley Dow literally "wrote the book" on composition--and this is it!
- About the Author: A well-known painter and printmaker, Arthur Wesley Dow taught for many years at Columbia University and acted as a mentor to countless young artists, including Georgia O'Keeffe.
- 132 Pages
- Art, Techniques
- Series Name: Dover Art Instruction
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Focusing on harmonic relations between lines, color, and dark and light patterns, this manual influenced generations of artists. Practical and well-illustrated, it conveys its insights in a convenient workbook format.Book Synopsis
At the turn of the twentieth century, Arthur Wesley Dow literally "wrote the book" on composition--and this is it! Dow's Composition exercised an enormous influence on emerging modern artists of a century ago. A thought-provoking examination of the nature of visual representation, it remains ever-relevant to all the visual arts.A well-known painter and printmaker, Dow taught for many years at Columbia University and acted as a mentor to countless young artists, including Georgia O'Keeffe. His text, presented in a workbook format, offers teachers and students a systematic approach to composition. It explores the creation of freely constructed images based on harmonic relations between lines, colors, and dark and light patterns. The author draws upon the traditions of Japanese art to discuss a theory of "flat" formal equilibrium as an essential component of pictorial creation. Practical and well-illustrated, this classic guide offers valuable insights into modern design.
About the Author
A well-known painter and printmaker, Arthur Wesley Dow taught for many years at Columbia University and acted as a mentor to countless young artists, including Georgia O'Keeffe.Dimensions (Overall): 10.9 Inches (H) x 8.3 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: .95 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 132
Genre: Art
Sub-Genre: Techniques
Series Title: Dover Art Instruction
Publisher: Dover Publications
Theme: Drawing
Format: Paperback
Author: Arthur Wesley Dow
Language: English
Street Date: August 31, 2007
TCIN: 77735272
UPC: 9780486460079
Item Number (DPCI): 247-61-3528
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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