ISBN 13: 9781847971715
ISBN 10: 1847971717
"Painting and Understanding Abstract Art"
by John Lowry
Book Description
"Painting and Understanding Abstract Art" is a practical book on how to paint abstracts but it also explains how to approach and understand abstract art.
It moves the teaching of art from a doing level of painting a certain subject in a particular medium to a thinking level of 'what am I doing when I paint?'
and 'what am I trying to say in this painting?'
Using practical exercises with explanatory text, John Lowry develops the thinking and doing processes together
and leads the reader to a greater understanding and appreciation of this most exciting art genre.
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Some Reviews of the book on Amazon
Perfect 'How To' Art Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 January 2012
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This is a great book to start the New Year with - worth every penny in my opinion.
Have read it cover to cover and it's not like any other art books I've got (which are more academic) It's aimed at people who have never painted abstract style at all, as well as people who have.
The writing is very friendly and conversational - there's a brief history of art, and a discussion about what art is and why we paint at all - it's like having a chat with someone very interesting - very enjoyable to read.
And then most of the book is full of exercises to do, starting you off as a total beginner to painting in this style - I'm going to work through them all and I can't wait to get started - it's such an inspiring book!
Demystifies & gets you to have a go at abstract art
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 October 2015Verified Purchase
I bought this book as I wanted to see whether abstract art was something I could enjoy doing myself.
I really enjoyed this book because the writer not only explains comprehensively the salient points of this type of art but also provides you with exercises that weren't as intimidating as I initially thought.
His writing really encourages you to have a go and indeed I am just "in the flow" now which is so exciting.
The book is such a good reminder that art isn't always about copying but using your imagination which is perhaps more satisfying and artistic.
A Good Introduction to Abstract Art
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 March 2021
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I thoroughly recommend this book, especially as I had very little knowledge or understanding of abstract art.
I am really pleased with this purchase and I am certain that I will be referring to the book regularly, for both inspiration and to undertake the useful exercises offered throughout.