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Contemporary Art: a Very Short Introduction by
Contemporary art has never been so popular - but what is 'contemporary' about contemporary art? What is its role today, and who is controlling its future?; Bloody toy soldiers, gilded shopping carts, and embroidered tents. Contemporary art is supposed to be a realm of freedom where artists shock, break taboos, flout generally received ideas, and switch between confronting viewers with works of great emotional profundity and jaw-dropping triviality. But away from shock tactics in the gallery, there are many unanswered questions. Who is really running the art world? What effect has America's growing political and cultural dominance had on art?; Julian Stallabrass takes us inside the international art world to answer these and other controversial questions, and to argue that behind contemporary art's variety and apparent unpredictability lies a grim uniformity. Its mysteries are all too easily explained, its depths much shallower than they seem. Contemporary art seeks to bamboozle its viewers while being the willing slave of business and government. This book is your antidote and will change the way you see contemporary art.
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Art Models Becca014: Figure Drawing Pose Reference by
Draw, paint, sculpt the figure anytime and anywhere with this portable figure reference.This contemplative Pose gives you 24 photosâone every 15 degrees as the female model turns through a full circle. Choose your preferred view for 2D art, like painting, or see the whole figure for 3D art, like sculpture. Zoom in to see details in hands and face and other tricky areas, giving you even more options for how to use the photos.Whatever your goal, such as practicing to improve your skills, or creating a finished work of art, or just unwinding at the end of a long day with some figure drawing, Art Models Poses provide a quality reference you can come back to again and again.Don't spend hours searching for reference material only to find photos of questionable content and dubious quality. We've spent years in the studio and you get the benefitâexpertly crafted photos designed specifically for figure art. Just look through the Art Models covers for the Poses that inspire you and get right to the part you actually like: creating art.This ebook has the Becca014 Pose as shown on the cover.
Exploring Hyperrealism by
This original work introduces readers to the drawing and painting techniques in the hyperrealist movement, a style applied to painting whose techniques aspire to photographic exactitude in drawing. From the first action before viewing the piece--the search for information and reference images--to different drawing and sculpture techniques, the book offers a step-by-step explanation of the creative process and shows readers how to illustrate in black and white and with colored pencils, how to work with watercolors and oil, how to create a trompe l'oeil and how to create a realistic looking 3D model. Readers will find all the techniques and suggestions they need to make their own hyperrealist creations, all explained in a pleasant and fun way. It is an original and creative way to introduce different drawing techniques that will awaken the artist inside of us all and whose results will strike most readers as surprising given the degree of realism achieved, as if they were photographs. The book includes references to contemporary artists who have used each of the techniques described, curiosities in the world of art and other tricks of the trade.
Modelling and Sculpture by
Both experienced and novice sculptors will appreciate this manual, written by an expert, that addresses every practical detail necessary for a complete knowledge of the craft. Topics include modelling a portrait bust; casting; modelling for terra-cotta, in relief, and for bronze; and modelling in clay. 36 plates. 82 line illustrations.
Collectors Series Art of Acrylic Painting by
'This inspiring instructional book combines projects from some of our most popular How to Draw and Paint and Artist's Library series titles into one handy volume. The Art of Acrylic Painting is a comprehensive collection that features the work of many accomplished artists, so you will be exposed to a variety of styles and learn a number of ways to approach this versatile medium. This beautiful, full-color reference book delves into essential information about acrylic tools and techniques, and it contains a wide variety of step-by-step painting lessons, featuring a range of subjects--from stunning still lifes and charming street scenes to engaging animal portraits and everything in between. Inside, you'll find all the information and inspiration you need to begin creating your own original paintings in acrylic!
Beginning Drawing : A Multidimensional Approach to Learning The Art of Basic Drawing by
A concise, jargon-free guide through the basics of composition In photography, as with other visual arts, composition is the placement or arrangement of elements in an image as distinct from the subject of a work. Although it may sound clichéd, the only rule in photography is that there are no rules: just a number of established guidelines that can be applied to enhance the impact of a scene.
A Companion to Digital Art by
Reflecting the dynamic creativity of its subject, this definitive guide spans the evolution, aesthetics, and practice of today's digital art, combining fresh, emerging perspectives with the nuanced insights of leading theorists. Showcases the critical and theoretical approaches in this fast-moving discipline Explores the history and evolution of digital art; its aesthetics and politics; as well as its often turbulent relationships with established institutions Provides a platform for the most influential voices shaping the current discourse surrounding digital art, combining fresh, emerging perspectives with the nuanced insights of leading theorists Tackles digital art's primary practical challenges - how to present, document, and preserve pieces that could be erased forever by rapidly accelerating technological obsolescence Up-to-date, forward-looking, and critically reflective, this authoritative new collection is informed throughout by a deep appreciation of the technical intricacies of digital art
