How is Art Made?
How is Art Made? by Elizabeth Newbery, published by Belitha in 2001, is a 32-page exploration of fundamental questions surrounding art. This edition invites readers to consider what art is, why it is created, and its significance in our lives. Unlike many art books that focus solely on classic works, this title begins with essential inquiries often overlooked in art studies, making it a unique addition to the Art for All series.
In How is Art Made?, readers will discover a diverse range of artistic expressions, from traditional paintings and sculptures to contemporary forms like graffiti and logos. The book delves into the reasons behind art creation, illustrating how it can serve various purposes, such as storytelling or cultural celebration. Each section includes engaging examples and short biographies of featured artists, providing context and enhancing understanding. This book is particularly suited for those interested in juvenile nonfiction, art, and techniques, making it a valuable resource for personal and social education.
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What is art? Why do we make it? How does it affect us? There are many books that examine classic works of art and the techmiques used to make them. The new Art for All series, however, starts at the beginning by asking the basic questions that are usually forgotten in the study of art – questions like Why do we do it? and How is it important? Each book in the series discusses one important aspect of art in a surprising and challenging way. In How is Art Made? the reader will find out about the variety of art – from the more accepted paintings and sculptures to the unexpected, like graffitti, cartoons and company logos. Why Make Art? explores why we need art and how it makes us feel. Art can exist for any number of reasons from telling a story to celebrating a god. Packed full of challenging, illustrative examples of art in our lives – not paintings on museum walls, but examples like comic books, henna-painted hands and clothing. Each book contains a detailed and fascinating introduction to explore the central purpose of the book and to set the scene as well as short biographies of the artists used as examples in the book. Brilliant for the study of personal and social education as
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