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Picture This: How Pictures WorkRevised and Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition (),Used
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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 25thanniversary edition of Bang's goto text about visual perception, or 'how pictures work,' delivers sublime design and picturebookart commentary for readers and artists alike.'Kirkus ReviewsFirst 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 thoughtprovoking text, brilliantly illustrated by stepbystep cutpaper 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 turningWhy 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 pictureor any visual art formaffect 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 howto guide or art reference book, Picture This has been called a 'musthave 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 awardwinning work, including her Caldecott Honor children's books When Sophie Gets AngryReally, 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
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