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What Painting Is
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Unlike Many Books On Painting That Usually Talk About Art Or Painters, James Elkins Compelling And Original Work Focuses On Alchemy, For Like The Alchemist, The Painter Seeks To Transform And Be Transformed By The Medium.In What Painting Is, James Elkins Communicates The Experience Of Painting Beyond The Traditional Vocabulary Of Art History. Alchemy Provides A Magical Language To Explore What It Is A Painter Really Does In Her Or His Studio The Smells, The Mess, The Struggle To Control The Uncontrollable, The Special Knowledge Only Painters Hold Of How Colours Will Mix, And How They Will Look.Written From The Perspective Of A Painterturnedart Historian, What Painting Is Is Like Nothing You Have Ever Read About Art.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'What Painting Is'? A: 'What Painting Is' by James Elkins focuses on the alchemical process of painting, emphasizing the transformation that occurs between the painter and the medium, rather than traditional art history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'What Painting Is'? A: The author of 'What Painting Is' is James Elkins, who is both a painter and an art historian.
- Q: How many pages does 'What Painting Is' have? A: 'What Painting Is' contains a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'What Painting Is' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'What Painting Is' published? A: 'What Painting Is' was published on March 29, 2000.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'What Painting Is' is in new condition.
- Q: What category does 'What Painting Is' belong to? A: 'What Painting Is' is categorized under History.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in this book's printing? A: There is no specific material information provided for the printing of 'What Painting Is'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: 'What Painting Is' is available in its first edition.
- Q: What unique perspective does the author provide in this book? A: James Elkins provides a unique perspective by combining his experiences as a painter with his insights as an art historian, exploring the sensory and experiential aspects of painting.