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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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- Q: What is the main focus of 'What Painting Is'? A: 'What Painting Is' by James Elkins focuses on the transformative process of painting, likening it to alchemy. It discusses the painter's experience in the studio, including the sensory elements and struggles involved in creating art.
- 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, providing a unique perspective on the subject of painting.
- Q: When was 'What Painting Is' published? A: 'What Painting Is' was published on September 23, 1998.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'What Painting Is' is available in hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for display on bookshelves.
- Q: How many pages are in 'What Painting Is'? A: 'What Painting Is' consists of 256 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the subject matter.
- Q: Is 'What Painting Is' suitable for beginners in art? A: 'What Painting Is' is suitable for both beginners and experienced artists as it offers insights into the painting process that anyone interested in art can appreciate.
- Q: Does 'What Painting Is' contain illustrations or images? A: 'What Painting Is' primarily focuses on text and the philosophical aspects of painting, and it may not contain a large number of illustrations or images.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'What Painting Is'? A: 'What Painting Is' explores themes such as the sensory experience of painting, the challenges artists face, and the deeper understanding of color and medium in the art-making process.
- Q: Can 'What Painting Is' help understand the artist's creative process? A: 'What Painting Is' provides valuable insights into the artist's creative process, detailing how painters interact with their materials and the challenges they encounter.
- Q: Is 'What Painting Is' considered a scholarly work? A: 'What Painting Is' is regarded as a scholarly work due to James Elkins' background as an art historian, offering thoughtful analysis rather than just practical painting techniques.