Chronicle Books - Picture This: How Pictures Work - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Molly Bang's brilliant insightful and accessible treatise revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary that helps provide clarity to the timeless question "what is art?" " A revised and expanded 25th - anniversary edition of Bang's go - to text about visual perception or 'how pictures work delivers sublime design and picture - book art commentary for readers and artists alike." Kirkus Reviews First published in 1991, Picture This has changed the way artists illustrators reviewers critics and readers look at and understand art. In this revised and expanded edition Bang's powerful ideas remain unparalleled in their simplicity and genius. Her thought - provoking text brilliantly illustrated by step - by - step cut - paper illustrations of scenes from Little Red Riding Hood includes thoughts about how the visual composition of images works to engage the emotions and how the elements of an artwork can give it the power to tell a story. Bang asks the right questions to get your wheels turning Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? while the illustrations and thoughtful designs bring the words to life. Explore 12 Principles OF Visual Perception: By experimenting with basic art elements (color placement size shape and space) Bang's unique and insightful work encourages you to answer one question: " How does the structure of a picture or any visual art form affect our emotional response?" FOR ART Students & Creatives OF ALL AGES: Written in an accessible and engaging style Picture This has opened a window of understanding for generations of artists. Her simple powerful principles apply to painting photography graphic design animation and illustration of all kinds. AN ART BOOK LIKE NO Other: Beyond a how - to guide or art reference book Picture This has been called a "must - have book for anyone wanting to learn or teach about art elements and principles" (Kirkus Reviews). It makes an imaginative and inspiring gift for any artist or loved one who is interested in design. Perfect for: Artists educators and readers curious about the psychology of perception emotion and art Gift giving for aspiring and experienced artists of all ages for birthday holiday art school acceptance or graduation Fans of Molly Bang and her award - winning work including her Caldecott Honor children's books When Sophie Gets Angry Really Really Angry; Ten Nine Eight; and The Grey Lady and the Strawberry Snatcher Adding to a collection of art theory design or art history books
Title: Picture This: How Pictures Work
Brand: Chronicle Books
Barcode: 9781452151991
Pages: 152 Pages
Publication Date: 8/16/2016
Category: Illustration