Writing about art /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Sixth edition. |
| Imprint: | Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, [2009] |
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| Retention: | Retained for Eastern Academic Scholars' Trust (EAST) http://eastlibraries.org/retained-materials |
Table of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Writingas Critical Thinking
- 1. Choosing Images: How to Select the Works of Art You Plan to Write About
- Visiting Museums and Galleries
- Choosing Works of Art to Write About: Some Questions of Taste
- Writing Comparative Essays: Some Advantages
- Choosing Works from ldquo;The Museum without Walls,rdquo;
- The Computer and ldquo;The Museum without Walls,rdquo;
- Summary
- 2. Using Visual Information: What to Look For and How to Describe What You See
- Considering the Subject Matter of the Work
- Describing the Formal Elements You Discover in the Work
- Line
- Shape and Space
- Light and Dark
- Color
- Other Elements
- Recognizing the Principles of Design
- Rhythm and Repetition
- Balance
- Proportion
- Scale
- Unity and Variety
- Considering Questions of Medium
- Beginning Your Essay By Describing the Work
- Asking Yourself about the Work of Art: A Summary
- Questions to Ask Before Writing About a Work of Art
- 3. Responding to the Verbal Frame: Where Else to Look for Help in Understanding What You See
- Taking the Title and Label into Account
- Considering Informational Labels Accompanying the Work
- Consulting Artistsrsquo; Statements and Exhibition Catalogues
- Discovering Other Helpful Material in the Library and Online
- Research Online
- Using the Library Catalogue and Databases
- Using Art Dictionaries and Other Guides
- Considering the Workrsquo;s Historical and Cultural Context
- Quoting and Documenting Your Sources
- Learning the Art of Quoting
- Acknowledging YourSources
- Choosing Your Footnote Style
- Citing Internet Sources
- 4. Working with Words and Images: The Process